Fragrance comparison

OWN IV vs Akira

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

OWN IV

Mith

4.4314 votes

Rank #34,569 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,527 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN IV takes 3 of 4 categories.

OWN IV
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

OWN IV3/4

Akira1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OWN IV
Sillage & projection: OWN IV
Value for money: OWN IV
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

OWN IVMith

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 53%Had 17%Want 31%

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

57%Love

29%Like

14%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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityOWN IV

SillageOWN IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value20

Category winnerOWN IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

fruity74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonOrange Blossom

Heart

AppleJasminePeachRoseLavenderMelon

Base

MuskAmbergris

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex77

Women15

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,527

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mith OWN IV is an easygoing, bright citrus fragrance designed for hot, sunny days and effortless daily wear. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As it settles on your skin, a refreshing blend of crisp apple, ripe melon, soft jasmine, and clean …

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, OWN IV or Akira?

OWN IV takes 3 of 4 categories. OWN IV is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose OWN IV for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, OWN IV or Akira?

OWN IV lasts longest (OWN IV 58/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OWN IV or Akira?

OWN IV projects furthest (OWN IV 42/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OWN IV and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk and Ambergris.

Is OWN IV or Akira better for summer or winter?

OWN IV suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OWN IV and Akira?

OWN IV has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris. 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.