Awake by Akro is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men, launched in 2018. Created by renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp, Awake is built around one of life’s most familiar addictions: coffee. Rich roasted coffee is energized by bright Italian lemon, aromatic cardamom, and earthy Haitian vetiver, creating a gourmand that feels dark and comforting while remaining surprisingly fresh.

The fragrance opens with an immediate hit of coffee, capturing the deep, roasted aroma of freshly brewed espresso. Rather than turning overly sweet, the coffee is contrasted by Italian lemon, which brings a sparkling citrus brightness and gives the opening an unexpected lift.

Cardamom adds another dimension with its warm, aromatic spice. Its slightly sweet and fresh character blends naturally with the coffee while adding complexity and warmth.

As Awake settles, Haitian vetiver emerges underneath the gourmand elements. Dry, earthy, woody, and subtly smoky, vetiver grounds the composition and balances the richness of the coffee. The result is a fragrance that maintains its roasted character while becoming smoother, woodier, and more refined on the skin.

Awake is a distinctive take on coffee fragrance—dark roasted coffee brightened with Italian lemon, warmed with cardamom, and grounded by earthy Haitian vetiver. It captures the energizing ritual of that first cup of coffee without relying on excessive sweetness.

Fragrance Notes

Coffee – dark, roasted, rich, and aromatic, recreating the intensity of freshly brewed coffee and forming the centerpiece of the fragrance

Cardamom – warm, aromatic, and gently spicy with fresh, slightly sweet nuances that complement the roasted coffee

Italian Lemon – bright, sparkling, and zesty, cutting through the darker gourmand notes with an energetic citrus freshness

Haitian Vetiver – dry, earthy, woody, and subtly smoky, providing depth and a sophisticated grounding quality to the dry down

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