Akro 2025 EDP

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Breathe

by Olivier Cresp

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Akro Breathe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Olivier Cresp. Breathe opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rain, and dries down to a base of Musk. Akro's Breathe carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a blast from the past. Breathe is a fresh, clean aquatic scent that smells like a niche take on a 90s designer classic. It's pleasant and easy-wearing, but the community is split on whether it's worth the price tag given its familiar profile.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Breathe Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender56%
Bergamot44%
Heartas listed
Rain100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual and sport wear, and also appropriate for the office due to its non-offensive nature. While pleasant, its simplicity and widespread profile make it less ideal for formal events or a standout date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Breathe opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bergamot and aromatic lavender, instantly bringing a clean, almost soapy freshness. The heart is dominated by transparent, aquatic 'rainwater' notes, conjuring images of crisp, dewy air after a storm. This watery core settles into a soft, clean musk base, offering a gentle, lingering dryness that feels utterly refreshing and airy.

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