Pink PepperOpens with
IncenseHeart
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
Glow
The moment you step onto a dance floor, the lights flashing and the music pulsing, feeling everyone’s eyes on you as you own the night.
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GlowMid-range · $40–100
54%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Fever · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares vanilla and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2024 by Akro, Glow is a fragrance that embodies the charm of late-night escapades. Created by master perfumer Olivier Cresp, it opens with a zesty pink pepper note that gives way to incense, adding an element of mystery and intrigue. The base notes of vanilla and amber create a warm and sensual foundation, ensuring every evening feels memorable. Akro's Glow is inspired by the intoxicating atmosphere of parties where one can embrace a new persona among strangers, becoming the center of attention with each spritz.
A single spritz is enough to make an impact — the pink pepper top note is bright but short-lived. Focus on pulse points for lasting warmth from the vanilla and amber base notes. This scent reads best in close proximity, so wear it confidently at intimate gatherings.
Fig. 01 — Glow, 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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Adds leather, woody and warm spicy; shares pink pepper and incense and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 8%.