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New Eden vs Akira

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Eden takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • New Eden

    Choose it for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Akira

    Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

New Eden3/4
Akira1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
New Eden
Sillage & projection
New Eden
Value for money
New Eden
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Akira

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
New EdenHouse of Cosmo
AkiraPisello Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%
2.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
79%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

44%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
56%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate93
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate44
Category winners

LongevityNew Eden

SillageNew Eden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value20
Category winnerNew EdenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
amber69%
musky61%
amber100%
animalic92%
musky84%
woody77%
tropical69%
aromatic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Ozonic notesNectarineGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily of the ValleyCassisIso E Super
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanVanillaMuskSandalwoodOakmoss
Top
CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan
Heart
African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar
Base
OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh
InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Ambroxan, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for New Eden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night53
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex91
Women0
Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,275

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Cosmo New Eden delivers an electric, high-altitude freshness right from the initial spray. You get a surge of airy ozonic notes tangled with tart bergamot and lush, dripping nectarine. It feels completely weightless. As the initial citrus vapor clears, soft lily of the valley and tangy cassis introduce a dewy…

Reviews →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted Akira in 2024 as an ambitious oriental floral statement. With a massive list of notes featuring civet, mango, and pine tar, it targets bold wearers. This masculine perfume aims for cold weather and evening wear, presenting a complex, thick texture that stands out in a crowd.

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New Eden or Akira?

New Eden takes 3 of 4 categories. New Eden is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose New Eden for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Eden or Akira?

New Eden lasts longest (New Eden 76/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Eden or Akira?

New Eden projects furthest (New Eden 70/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Eden and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Ambroxan, Vanilla and Musk.

Is New Eden or Akira better for summer or winter?

New Eden suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Eden and Akira?

New Eden has top notes of Ozonic notes, Nectarine, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cassis and Iso E Super, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Akira has top notes of Civet, Ambergris, Jackfruit and Pineapple, heart notes of African Marigold, Pine tar, Carnation and Blue Lotus, a base of Olive, Palm Leaf, Vanilla and Amber.

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