Akro 2023 EDP

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Rise

by Olivier Cresp

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Akro Rise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Olivier Cresp. Rise opens with Coconut Water, Pineapple, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Toffee, Tiare Flower, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Ambroxan. Akro's Rise carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Akro Rise is a divisive one. There's a genuine pina colada vibe here, some love the fresh, creamy tropical feel, but for just as many, it descends into synthetic sunscreen, weirdly savoury notes, or even 'fishiness'. Performance is also a major sticking point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Warm
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Rise Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bright, fruity, and tropical nature combined with often-reported moderate projection and longevity make it ideal for casual warm-weather outings or holidays. It's too playful and potentially too strong initially for a formal or office setting, but could work for dates if applied sparingly.

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

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

Opens with a juicy explosion of pineapple and creamy coconut water, like a freshly blended pina colada on a sun-drenched beach. This tropical burst melts into a heart of exotic tiare flower and frangipani, warmed by a hint of sticky toffee. The dry down settles into a soft, woody base of sandalwood and ambroxan, maintaining a subtle beachy warmth with a slight sweet edge.

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