Akro 2018 EDP

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Dark

by Olivier Cresp

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Akro Dark is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. Dark opens with Dark Chocolate and Cacao Pod, settles into a heart of Cinnamon and Hazelnut, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Akro's Dark carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet adored, Akro Dark is for those who crave a truly realistic, unapologetically bitter dark chocolate experience. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for its fans, it's a masterpiece that redefines gourmand.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Dark Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cacao Pod50%
Dark Chocolate50%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon50%
Hazelnut50%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, rich, and often smoky profile makes it more suitable for cooler evenings, date nights, and formal events rather than a typical office environment or casual daytime wear. Despite varying reports on longevity and sillage, its intense character warrants moderate application in professional settings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

Akro Dark plunges straight into a deep, intense world of pure cacao powder and rich dark chocolate. This isn't a sweet treat; it's a bitter, unsweetened experience, balanced by the earthy nuttiness of hazelnut and a subtle hint of cinnamon spice. A creamy vanilla undertone rounds out the edgy cacao, leading to a mysteriously smoky, woody dry down where phantom notes of patchouli and leather often appear.

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