LavenderOpens with
Water NotesHeart
MuskDries down to
Olivier CrespThe nose · 273 fragrances · also made Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Akro · Sold as unisex
Breathe
The moment you step outside after a long indoor meeting and take a deep breath of crisp, cool air.
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BreatheMid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for lessSuqraat · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares lavender, bergamot and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Akro, Breathe is a fragrance that embodies the fresh, aquatic energy of rebellion and provocation — values that the brand prizes. Created by Olivier Cresp, it opens with a bright bergamot and water notes, giving way to an aromatic heart of lavender before settling into a musky base. This composition is designed to evoke a sense of freedom and clarity, much like taking a deep breath in a fresh, open space.
Apply Breathe to your pulse points for an immediate burst of fresh citrus and water notes. The lavender heart adds depth over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when the musk base subtly warms up without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Breathe, Akro
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
Designer Akro
More from the house · founded 2018 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 18%.