Lemon ZestOpens with
Whipped CreamHeart
Bourbon VanillaDries 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
Dark
The moment you savor a decadent chocolate truffle, feeling both indulged and empowered by its rich, velvety texture.
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DarkMid-range · $40–100
30%Similar accords, often for lessTobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive 2021 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares rum and bourbon vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Dark by Akro was launched in 2018 as the creation of master perfumer Olivier Cresp. This Oriental Vanilla fragrance is a bold statement that embodies the brand's values of rebellion and provocation, inspired by London’s boundary-pushing culture with a Parisian aesthetic twist. The composition opens with warm spices like cinnamon, leading to a heart of cacao and chocolate, which gives way to a base of vanilla, nutty accords, and woody notes. It is a fragrance that feels both indulgent and sophisticated, capturing the essence of Akro's distinctive approach.
One spray is sufficient to capture the warmth and depth of Dark. The spicy top notes are immediate but fleeting, so focus on the long-lasting vanilla and woody base that blooms over time. This fragrance reads best in cooler weather when it can fully envelop you in its rich embrace.
Fig. 01 — Dark, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 20%.