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    Akro Discovery Set - Image

    AKRO

    Akro Discovery Set

    Discovery Set
    Unisex

    Sizes

    Starting

    $52

    Description

    This Akro Discovery Set brings together ten distinct fragrances, each exploring a unique addiction or pleasure. You'll find Awake, a vibrant coffee scent with a zesty lemon lift and warm cardamom, alongside Bake, a delightful gourmand that captures the essence of a lemon cupcake with creamy praline and vanilla. Dark delves into the rich, decadent world of dark chocolate, featuring cocoa, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. East offers an oriental journey with juicy raspberry, deep oud, and smooth leather, while Glow is a warm, sensual party fragrance blending pink pepper, rose, and amber. Haze provides an aromatic green experience with eucalyptus, mint, and a smoky leather base. Infuse is a sophisticated tea fragrance, highlighting bergamot, oolong tea, and mate. Rise evokes summer with tropical notes of pina colada, coconut water, and tiare flower. Smile is a joyful, aromatic fruity blend of bergamot, raspberry, and musk. Finally, Smoke delivers an intense tobacco experience with smoky leaves, birch, and benzoin. This collection is perfect for anyone looking to explore a diverse range of bold and unconventional scents.

    Scent Profile

    Awake
    Spicy
    Gourmand
    Coffee
    Bake
    Oriental Vanilla
    Gourmand
    Dark
    Gourmand
    Intense Chocolate

    All Notes

    Awake
    Top Notes:
    Coffee Santos
    LEMONLemon
    Middle Notes:
    Green Cardamom
    Base Notes:
    VETIVERVetiver
    Bake
    Top Notes:
    Lemon Peel
    RUMRum
    Middle Notes:
    Chantilly Cream
    PRALINEPraline
    Whipped Cream
    Base Notes:
    Brown Sugar
    VANILLAVanilla
    Bourbon Vanilla

    About AKRO

    AKRO
    Nothing revives a memory better than a scent. Addictions turned into perfume. Undiluted and addictive to be consumed without moderation. Founded in London with Parisian expertise. AKRO makes obsessive and disruptive perfumes for people unafraid of exceeding limits.

    Perfumer

    Olivier Cresp

    Olivier Cresp

    Olivier Cresp (b. 1955, Grasse) is a celebrated French Master Perfumer, widely regarded as the father of the gourmand fragrance family. Coming from a family of flower growers and raw material traders, he joined Firmenich in 1992 and was named Master Perfumer in 2006. Cresp created the groundbreaking Angel by Thierry Mugler (1992), as well as hits like Light Blue (Dolce & Gabbana), Midnight Poison (Dior), and Modern Muse (Estée Lauder). His work earned him honors such as the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and a Fragrance Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, he continues to innovate through his niche brand Akro, known for bold, sensory-driven creations inspired by pleasures like coffee, chocolate, and nightlife.

    Reviews

    4.5
    Excellent4 reviews
    Luckyscent
    4.5/5 • 4 reviews

    Community Insights

    Reviewers generally find the Akro Discovery Set to offer a range of unique and addictive fragrances, often praising their realistic scent profiles and the opportunity to explore the brand's diverse offerings. Many appreciate the quality and distinctiveness of the individual scents.

    Pros

    Quality fragrances: Reviewers often highlight the well-crafted and realistic nature of the scents included in the set.
    Good variety: The set provides a broad spectrum of scent profiles, catering to different moods and occasions, from gourmand to smoky and fresh.
    Great for exploration: It's considered an excellent way to discover the Akro brand and find personal favorites among their unique 'addiction' inspired collection.
    Unique scents: Many appreciate the unconventional and bold approach to perfumery, offering scents not commonly found elsewhere.

    Cons

    Sample sizes: As with most discovery sets, some comments relate to the inherent small size of the samples.
    Personal preference: Not every fragrance in the diverse set will appeal to everyone's taste, which is typical for a multi-fragrance collection.
    Longevity for some scents: A few individual fragrances, like Awake, have received comments about their performance or longevity.
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    Comparisons

    Similar offerings: The set is often compared to discovery sets from other niche fragrance brands, providing a similar exploration experience.
    Individual fragrance comparisons: Specific scents like Bake have been compared to other gourmand fragrances such as Lira, Love & Crime, or Roses Vanille, while Malt has drawn comparisons to A*Men Pure Malt.

    Vibe & Emotions

    Exploration: The set fosters a sense of discovery and the joy of finding new signature scents.
    Variety: It allows for having different options to match various moods and occasions.
    Indulgence: The fragrances evoke feelings of pleasure and indulgence, aligning with the brand's 'addiction' theme.

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