RaspberryOpens with
Agarwood (Oud)Heart
AmbroxanDries down to
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Akro · Sold as unisex
East
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, but with a twist of oud and leather that transports you to the markets of Dubai.
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EastMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Akro, East is a fragrance created by Olivier Cresp as an ode to the United Arab Emirates. The composition opens with raspberry, bringing a bright and fruity freshness that quickly gives way to the rich and mysterious woody notes of oud. Leather adds depth and warmth, while ambroxan in the base provides a smoky, musky finish that grounds the scent. East is designed to evoke the vibrant street markets of Dubai and the welcoming homes across the Emirates.
Apply East sparingly; the raspberry top note is fleeting but impactful. The base notes of oud and ambroxan take about half an hour to fully settle on the skin, so give it time before reapplying. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than filling a room.
Fig. 01 — East, 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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