Akro Ink EDP

Description

Ink is Akro's tattoo-parlor vice: cold, industrial, and unmistakably niche, built by perfumer Olivier Cresp around the smell of black tattoo ink and birch tar. Released in 2022, it's one of the more polarizing entries in Akro's "wearable vices" collection; fans of Bvlgari Black's industrial, rubbery aura tend to gravitate toward it for a similarly unconventional, skin-etched effect.

Scent Character

• Woody: 67%
• Floral: 33%

Translation: a smoky, woody composition, birch tar and vetiver dominate, with jasmine adding a dark floral undertone rather than sweetness.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Ink, Birch Tar

Heart: Jasmine

Base: Vetiver

Performance

• Longevity: strong, roughly 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: moderate-to-strong
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, then settles close to skin

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter
• Evening and special-occasion wear
• Skip for: casual daytime or office settings. The smoky-tar opening is intentionally bold

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Gender: Unisex
Perfumer: Olivier Cresp
House: Akro, London (est. 2018)
Launched: 2022

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to the full 3.4oz bottle? Ink is available as a 1mL sample ($3.99), 5mL sample ($14.99), or 10mL sample ($24.99), all filled from the same authentic batch. Note: 1mL samples ship in a 2mL vial, filled halfway.

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FAQ

Is Akro Ink for men or women?
It's unisex.

What does it smell like?
Black tattoo ink and birch tar up top, settling into jasmine and vetiver: cold, smoky, and industrial rather than sweet.

How long does it last?
Roughly 7–9 hours with moderate-to-strong sillage.

What's a good comparison?
Fans of Bvlgari Black's rubbery, industrial character often find Ink scratches a similar itch, with its own smoky-vetiver twist.