Built around the unmistakable character of freshly brewed coffee, Awake presents a rich gourmand composition that captures the aroma of a bustling café. The scent balances the depth of roasted coffee beans with subtle freshness and aromatic spice, creating a fragrance that feels both distinctive and highly wearable.
The composition begins with Santos coffee and Italian lemon, where the citrus accent introduces brightness without diminishing the intensity of the coffee accord. Green cardamom emerges at the heart, lending a refined aromatic warmth before Haitian vetiver settles into the base, adding an earthy, woody structure that supports the fragrance throughout its wear.
Created by renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp, Awake was launched in 2018 as part of Akro’s collection inspired by modern addictions and everyday pleasures. The Eau de Parfum concentration emphasizes the realism of the coffee note while maintaining balance and clarity across the entire composition.
On skin, the fragrance feels textured, warm, and energizing. The coffee accord remains prominent from the opening through the drydown, while cardamom and vetiver provide dimension and contrast. Its character appeals particularly to those seeking an authentic coffee-centered fragrance with a polished niche aesthetic.
- product type
- eau de parfum
- fragrance family
- gourmand
Akro captures our guilty pleasures in fragrance form.
Each scent is inspired by a specific obsession: coffee (Awake), chocolate (Dark), tobacco (Smoke), sex (Night), whisky (Malt), cannabis (Haze), and tattoo ink (Ink).
The Akro brand was created by Anaïs Cresp together with her father, Olivier Cresp — one of the world’s most renowned perfumers and the creator behind numerous iconic fragrances.
country of origin
Russian Federation
