By Kilian Musk Oud vs Parfums de Marly Akaster

By Kilian Musk Oud and Parfums de Marly Akaster compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Musk OudBy Kilian20134.4★

88% alikevs

AkasterParfums de Marly20153.8★

The difference in plain words

Musk Oud and Akaster are very similar; both have Lemon, Cardamom and Bulgarian Rose. Musk Oud leans more herbal, while Akaster leans rose. Musk Oud lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingMusk Oud

Stronger projectionMusk Oud

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentAkaster

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Musk Oud ● Akaster

Both share: Lemon · Cardamom · Bulgarian Rose · Cypress · Musk · Agarwood (Oud)

Only in Musk Oud: Coriander · Geranium · Artemisia · Rum · Incense · Patchouli

Only in Akaster: African Geranium

Community votes

Musk Oud ← · → Akaster

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Musk Oud +10

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Musk Oud +11

Price valueAkaster +3

Night-nessAkaster +8

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Musk Oud profile →Akaster profile →