Citrusy
Notesbergamotmate teaosmanthusteavetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
At its best, the ancient drink of tea is both relaxing and invigorating, sensual and stimulating. A tonic to carry you through the day. Infuse is a complex fragrance based on the flavours and aromas of oolong tea: bitter, deep, and herbal. In this EdP, osmanthus teases out the floral nuance of mate, while vetiver twins tea’s aromatic smoky side.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An afternoon pause over a freshly brewed pot of oolong, before returning to a busy desk. Infuse suits that alert but unhurried register: bergamot gives it lift, while bitter herbs and a smoky tea impression lend a composed presence at conversational distance.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, allowing the citrus opening to settle into the herbal tea character. Mild spring and autumn weather suits its balance of freshness and depth; in summer heat, apply lightly to keep the bitter, smoky facets understated.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tea fragrances with bitterness and texture rather than sugary softness. Its bergamot, maté and vetiver will appeal to lovers of aromatic citrus and dry woods who appreciate a floral nuance without wanting a flower-led perfume.
Release year
2024
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a leading French perfumer whose work includes Mugler Angel and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. His compositions often translate familiar sensations into distinctive, clearly structured perfumes, from edible sweetness to luminous freshness. For Infuse, he explores tea through bitter herbal facets, floral nuances and a smoky vetiver underpinning.
Akro’s story
Akro turns everyday cravings into perfume, finding inspiration in coffee, chocolate, smoke and other familiar pleasures. Rooted in Anaïs Cresp’s experience of London and Olivier Cresp’s Grasse perfumery heritage, the house favours recognizable sensations with an unconventional edge rather than abstract luxury.
Infuse’s concept
Infuse was conceived as a tribute to oolong tea and Asian tea culture, exploring the drink’s capacity to feel calming and stimulating at once. Rather than sweetening the subject, Olivier Cresp pursued its bitter, deep and herbal character, with osmanthus drawing out floral nuances and vetiver echoing the aromatic smokiness of tea.
Extra info
Oolong is the central inspiration, but it is not listed separately in Akro’s official note pyramid: the tea impression is framed by bergamot, maté, osmanthus, Ambrox and vetiver. The house’s name comes from the French “accro,” meaning someone hooked on something.
Notesbergamotmate teaosmanthusteavetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
At its best, the ancient drink of tea is both relaxing and invigorating, sensual and stimulating. A tonic to carry you through the day. Infuse is a complex fragrance based on the flavours and aromas of oolong tea: bitter, deep, and herbal. In this EdP, osmanthus teases out the floral nuance of mate, while vetiver twins tea’s aromatic smoky side.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An afternoon pause over a freshly brewed pot of oolong, before returning to a busy desk. Infuse suits that alert but unhurried register: bergamot gives it lift, while bitter herbs and a smoky tea impression lend a composed presence at conversational distance.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, allowing the citrus opening to settle into the herbal tea character. Mild spring and autumn weather suits its balance of freshness and depth; in summer heat, apply lightly to keep the bitter, smoky facets understated.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tea fragrances with bitterness and texture rather than sugary softness. Its bergamot, maté and vetiver will appeal to lovers of aromatic citrus and dry woods who appreciate a floral nuance without wanting a flower-led perfume.
Release year
2024
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a leading French perfumer whose work includes Mugler Angel and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. His compositions often translate familiar sensations into distinctive, clearly structured perfumes, from edible sweetness to luminous freshness. For Infuse, he explores tea through bitter herbal facets, floral nuances and a smoky vetiver underpinning.
Akro’s story
Akro turns everyday cravings into perfume, finding inspiration in coffee, chocolate, smoke and other familiar pleasures. Rooted in Anaïs Cresp’s experience of London and Olivier Cresp’s Grasse perfumery heritage, the house favours recognizable sensations with an unconventional edge rather than abstract luxury.
Infuse’s concept
Infuse was conceived as a tribute to oolong tea and Asian tea culture, exploring the drink’s capacity to feel calming and stimulating at once. Rather than sweetening the subject, Olivier Cresp pursued its bitter, deep and herbal character, with osmanthus drawing out floral nuances and vetiver echoing the aromatic smokiness of tea.
Extra info
Oolong is the central inspiration, but it is not listed separately in Akro’s official note pyramid: the tea impression is framed by bergamot, maté, osmanthus, Ambrox and vetiver. The house’s name comes from the French “accro,” meaning someone hooked on something.