Akragas
| Extrait | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Van Sea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Akragas is the unsung hero of marine fragrances. It's a fresh, salty, and effortlessly sophisticated scent that will transport you to the Italian coast, even if a few find its opening a bit too powdery.
This one's a smooth operator, deftly blending vanilla with a marine edge. Don't expect a typical aquatic, this is a refined vanilla scent with breezy whispers of the sea. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers quiet luxury, though some find it a bit too subtle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 6% |
| Floral | 11% | 9% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 16% | 16% |
| Sweet | 15% | 26% |
| Warm | 7% | 7% |
| Woody | 12% | 2% |
| Earthy | 17% | 12% |
| Animalic | 8% | 6% |
| Fresh | 27% | 34% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for a variety of daytime settings, especially casual and office wear. While not overly formal, its sophisticated drydown can work for relaxed date nights. It's a bit too light for a full formal affair but perfect for holidays or an active day.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While this extrait offers good longevity, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office. The warm, inviting vanilla and subtle marine notes make it perfect for casual outings and dates, while its unique blending gives it enough polish for less formal evening events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Marine, Salty accords and Salt, Myrtle notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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