INK

Ink is the tattoo-inspired fragrance by Akro, the Parisian house founded by perfumer Olivier Cresp together with his daughter Anaïs Cresp. A cold, magnetic unisex Eau de Parfum, for anyone who carries their memories on their skin.

The Fragrance

Ink was born from the parallel Akro draws between tattoos and perfumery: both are ways of carrying, on your skin, the memory of a moment, a place, an emotion. Everyone remembers their first tattoo, the fear, the adrenaline, the attempt to hide it; Ink wants to bring that exact feeling back, whenever you want it.

How It Evolves on Skin

Ink opens with Black Ink and Birch, a cold, almost metallic accord that closely recalls the smell of fresh ink on skin. As the minutes pass, the fragrance warms into a heart of Jasmine, bright but never sweet, which softens the sharper edge of the opening. In the base everything settles into earthy, enveloping Vetiver, for a magnetic trail that stays on skin for a long time.

Who We Recommend Ink To

Ink is perfect for anyone looking for a fragrance that's different from the usual, able to tell a personal story rather than just a scent. It works equally well on him and her, gives its best in moments when you want to leave a strong impression, and is the right choice for anyone who loves cold, magnetic compositions, far from the more predictable schemes.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Ink is one of those fragrances you recognize for their strong personality: cold, magnetic, never banal. We like how it stays intimate while still being full of character, a fragrance you wear like a permanent memory.

Similar Fragrances

• Cherry Ink (Lorenzo Pazzaglia) — shares Jasmine and the same Ink facet in the heart, in a more gourmand, wine-like take with cherry, rum and black cherry.
• Suedexcess (Devertere) — shares Birch Tar, closely related to Ink's Birch, in a spicier, more resinous register with saffron, cardamom and oud.
• New Leather (New Notes) — shares Vetiver, in a suedier, spicier take with cinnamon, iris and warm woods.

FAQ

What inspired Ink's concept?
Ink is inspired by the world of tattoos and the parallel Akro draws between a tattoo and a fragrance: both ways of carrying, on your skin, the memory of a precise moment.

Is Ink a warm or a cold fragrance?
It's decidedly more cold than warm: the almost metallic opening and the earthy vetiver base give it a magnetic character, never gourmand.

Is Ink suited to anyone who loves woody fragrances?
Yes: the vetiver base and the birch opening give the fragrance a woody, enveloping foundation, making it interesting for anyone looking for a fragrance with a strong character.

Product Information

Brand

Akro

Name

Ink

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

30 ml / 100 ml

Olfactory Family

Woody Leather

Launch Year

2022

Made in

France