Fragrance comparison

Saved by the Musk vs Akira

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saved by the Musk

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.836 votes

Rank #49,784 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,932 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saved by the Musk takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saved by the Musk
Choose it for a citrus and musky 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.

Saved by the Musk3/4

Akira1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saved by the Musk
Sillage & projection: Saved by the Musk
Value for money: Saved by the Musk
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

Saved by the MuskThe Fragrance Kitchen

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevitySaved by the Musk

SillageSaved by the Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value20

Category winnerSaved by the MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBay Leaf

Heart

RoseCarnationPineapple

Base

MuskAmber

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,932

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAkiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saved by the Musk by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, bitter lemon, and green bay leaf. As the top notes quiet down, a spicy floral heart of carnation and rose appears alongside a bite of pineapple. The dry-down settles into warm amber and clean, skin-hugging musk that lingers for hours.

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, Saved by the Musk or Akira?

Saved by the Musk takes 3 of 4 categories. Saved by the Musk is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Saved by the Musk for a citrus and musky 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, Saved by the Musk or Akira?

Saved by the Musk lasts longest (Saved by the Musk 80/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saved by the Musk or Akira?

Saved by the Musk projects furthest (Saved by the Musk 63/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saved by the Musk and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Pineapple and Musk.

Is Saved by the Musk or Akira better for summer or winter?

Saved by the Musk suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saved by the Musk and Akira?

Saved by the Musk has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Pineapple, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.