Akro 2024 EDP

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Smile

by Olivier Cresp

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Akro Smile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Olivier Cresp. Smile opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Raspberry and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk. Akro's Smile carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A pleasant, fresh raspberry scent that's ultimately hampered by its fleeting performance. It's a clean, uplifting aroma, but don't expect it to stick around for the long haul. A divisive scent that leaves many wanting more from its price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Calm
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Smile Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Raspberry63%
Clary Sage37%
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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for office, casual wear, and sport, where a gentle scent is preferred. However, its poor longevity and minimal sillage limit its suitability for dates or formal events where more presence is desired.

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
  • 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

Akro Smile bursts open with a bright, zesty bergamot, quickly followed by a juicy, sweet raspberry that's more tart than sugary. The aromatic clary sage adds a subtle herbal, almost tea-like freshness, grounding the fruitiness before a soft, clean musk emerges, creating an impression of gentle, refreshing air. It's akin to a sparkling berry iced tea, clean and airy.

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