Akro 2018 Edp

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Dark

by Olivier Cresp

Akro Dark is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. The fragrance settles into a heart of Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, and Cacao Pod.

Our verdict on Dark: Favourite

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
Dark Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 1%
Fruity 1%
Green 0%
Sweet 59%
Warm 32%
Woody 4%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 0%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Cacao
93%
Chocolate
74%
Sweet
71%
Nutty
56%

Notes

Heart Notes

Dark Chocolate 28% Cacao Pod 25% Hazelnut 17% Vanilla 17% Cinnamon 14%

Performance

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

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.

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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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