Awake by Akro
Brand: Akro
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A warm coffee shop on a cold day: freshly ground Santos coffee with Italian lemon, green cardamom and dry Haitian vetiver.
Is Awake worth it?
How it smells: Opens with coffee santos and Italian lemon, green cardamom at the heart, then dries down to Haitian vetiver.
Scent Score: 48/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 44, versatility 67, layerability 38 and value 44, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex
Key accords: Coffee Santos, Italian Lemon, Green Cardamom, Haitian Vetiver
Top Notes
- Coffee Santos
- Italian Lemon
Heart Notes
- Green Cardamom
Base Notes
Occasions: Daytime, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Awake by Akro belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A warm coffee shop on a cold day: freshly ground Santos coffee with Italian lemon, green cardamom and dry Haitian vetiver. Awake opens with Coffee Santos and Italian Lemon. The heart brings Green Cardamom. It dries down to Haitian Vetiver.
How to wear Awake
On skin, Awake by Akro has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for daytime and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli. Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Awake opens with Coffee Santos and Italian Lemon.
The heart brings Green Cardamom.
It dries down to Haitian Vetiver.
What to layer with Awake
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 95/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share haitian vetiver.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique
Roses Vanille by Mancera
Signature Worthy · 94/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share italian lemon.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Roses Vanille on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 1 spray Roses Vanille
Sauvage Elixir by Dior
Signature Worthy · 94/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share haitian vetiver.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sauvage Elixir on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays Sauvage Elixir
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 93/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carnal Flower on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays Carnal Flower
The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 93/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One for Men on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays The One for Men
Pairings to approach with care
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 30/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 1 spray Brutus
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 35/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Awake : 1 spray Diaghilev
Related fragrances and why
- Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli — Both include haitian vetiver.
- Roses Vanille by Mancera — Both include italian lemon.
- Sauvage Elixir by Dior — Both include haitian vetiver.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Awake?
Awake opens with Coffee Santos and Italian Lemon. The heart brings Green Cardamom. It dries down to Haitian Vetiver.
How long does Awake last, and how strong is it?
Awake by Akro has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Awake?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits daytime and office.
What layers well with Awake?
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli is its strongest match (95% compatibility). Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share haitian vetiver. Apply Awake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Awake : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique.
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