Fragrance comparison

Whisky vs Akira

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

Whisky

Evaflor

3.80168 votes

Rank #14,219 WoodyPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,654 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky takes 4 of 4 categories.

Whisky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Whisky4/4

Akira0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whisky
Sillage & projection: Whisky
Value for money: Whisky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiskyEvaflor

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 34%Had 50%Want 16%

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

20%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityWhisky

SillageWhisky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value20

Category winnerWhiskyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAppleLavenderCinnamon LeafPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineCedarGeraniumClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskOakmossTonka

Top

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Whisky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 13%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,654

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWhiskyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky by Evaflor is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that leans into vintage nineties barbershop charm. It skips literal bourbon notes entirely. Instead, a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp green apple, and sweet cinnamon leaf greets your nose. That brief fruity sparkle settles fast. Within twenty minutes, a 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whisky or Akira?

Whisky takes 4 of 4 categories. Whisky is rated 3.80/5 from 168 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Whisky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky or Akira?

Whisky lasts longest (Whisky 57/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky or Akira?

Whisky projects furthest (Whisky 51/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.

Is Whisky or Akira better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Whisky and Akira?

Whisky has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka. 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.