Fragrance comparison

Platinum vs Akira

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Platinum

Phytoderm

4.5012 votes

Rank #42,457 FruitySweet

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #25,344 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Platinum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Platinum3/4

Akira1/4

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

PlatinumPhytoderm

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityPlatinum

SillagePlatinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value20

Category winnerPlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAppleLemonSage

Heart

PineapplePlumCinnamonLavenderBlack Pepper

Base

LeatherVanillaCedarPatchouliTobaccoIso E Super

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Vanilla and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day63

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,344

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Platinum by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, crisp mint and apple combination that immediately commands attention. As it moves into the heart, pineapple and plum introduce a fruity sweetness, while the leather and tobacco base gives it a grounded, masculine finish. It works well for casual daily wear, especially during t…

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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, Platinum or Akira?

Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories. Platinum is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Platinum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Platinum or Akira?

Platinum lasts longest (Platinum 60/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Platinum or Akira?

Platinum projects furthest (Platinum 44/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Platinum and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Vanilla and Cedar.

Is Platinum or Akira better for summer or winter?

Platinum suits evening wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Platinum and Akira?

Platinum has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.