Awake by Akro
Launch Year: 2018
Perfumer: Olivier Cresp
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance Profile:
Awake is an olfactory tribute to the rich aroma of coffee, capturing the essence of stepping into a warm café on a cold morning. It opens with a sharp blast of roasted coffee beans paired with a fresh twist of Italian lemon, giving it an immediate zing. The heart unfolds into green cardamom, adding a spicy, aromatic layer. Finally, the base settles into Haitian vetiver, delivering a subtle, earthy woody-green finish.
Performance:
This fragrance offers moderate to strong projection in the early stages, with a pronounced coffee-bean presence that lasts several hours. Over time the intensity softens, leaving a closer-to-skin trail. Many wearers report good longevity on clothes even when the skin scent fades.
Ideal For:
Perfect for cooler seasons—fall and winter—when the warm gourmand-coffee quality can shine. Wearers who are lovers of coffee scents, spice notes like cardamom, and unique unisex compositions will appreciate this. It works well for casual outings, creative settings, or anytime you want a scent with character rather than something purely safe.
