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Glow Akro 2024

7.6 / 10 83 Ratings

A new perfume by Akro for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet

Gourmand

Resinous

Smoky

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Frankincense

Base Notes

Vanilla

Amber

Perfumer

Olivier Cresp

Ratings

Scent

7.683 Ratings

Longevity

6.964 Ratings

Sillage

6.668 Ratings

Bottle

7.265 Ratings

Value for money

6.551 Ratings

Submitted by TheBladi11 · last update on 12/11/2025.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/08/2024

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Chloerose666
114 Reviews

Chloerose666

2

Love this, warm and non-churchy incense

Really liked this! Quite strong on first spray, hit in the face with a blast of amber which I love so its all good. I didnt know what to expect as its my first Akro purchase, but as its the scent profile I tend to enjoy, it worked for me. The incense is quite subtle and not very 'churchy'. Its warm and cosy. Wore it shopping and after an hour or so I became aware that I smelled delicious :') Very nice and smooth, creamy and balsamic.

09/12/2024

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Landshark321
751 Reviews

Landshark321

1

Beautiful amber with nuanced touches and great performance

First formal try of Akro’s latest release, Glow, a bright, ambery blend that’s instantly enveloping and engaging with a touches of sweetness, smokiness, and an overall creamy balsamic quality to it that’s flavored by a bit of spice. The note breakdown includes pink pepper, rose, incense, benzoin, and vanilla, and I think that description seems accurate enough. The use of rose is quite subtle, the pink pepper a bit more pronounced in coloring the mix.

It was just launched at Perfumology as part of an event with perfumer/creative director Olivier Cresp, which I could not attend, and I think it’s going to be very popular and I think it’s one of the house’s very best releases, with high-quality and performance a good mix of familiarity of innovation, hitting a great spot for a new release.

Unlike the vast majority of fragrances in the Akro catalogue that are EDP concentration and priced at $180 for 100ml, Glow (as well as East, released last year) are extrait concentration and priced at $250/130 for 100/30ml, still not unreasonable in the current market for niche perfumery in my opinion, especially considering the outstanding performance off of the sample alone, and I like the 30ml option.

Perfumology carries the line but Glow specifically does not yet appear to be on the website, but I assume that it’s just a matter of time. It’s also sold in other boutiques and on the house’s US website.

8 out of 10

09/15/2025

6Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

xtermn8
168 Reviews

xtermn8

1

Sweet, caramel gourmand with smoke and spice.

Personal: 6/10 – I like the ambery vanilla vibe, but the soft spice and smoke aren't for me.
Mass appeal: 7/10 – Gourmands are fairly safe, but the pepper and incense aren't for everyone.
Performance: 7/10 - Solid performance but nothing remarkable.
Value: 6/10 – A bit steeply priced, but if you like it you like it.
Uniqueness: 7/10 – Generic, sweet ambery vanilla but the pepper and incense DO set it apart from its competition.

SCORE: 66/100

Full bottle buy? NO, I see the vision, but it isn't for me.
Blind buy? NO, the smoky incense and soft spice aren't for everyone, so sample.
Recommend? YES, if you want a niche version of sweet amber.
Date night? YES, it's cozy and sweet, but dark and mysterious from the incense.
Office safe? NO, too sweet and smoky for tight corridors.

Pros: Smooth caramel with a unique smoky/spicy twist. Great for dates.
Cons: A bit pricy, linear, and mediocre performance. Spice and smoke aren't universally appealing.

Glow is a very interesting take on otherwise normal ambery vanilla. This, to my nose, bears strong resemblance to Luna Rossa Ocean EDP by Prada, but with a smoky and spicy twist. I don't particularly enjoy this fragrance, though I'm not repulsed either. Frankly, I'm just not a fan of the pepper sharpening the top of this fragrance. As it dries, the spiciness wears off and you're left with a generic ambery vanilla base that does bear a LOT of similarity to the aforementioned Prada bottle. It's fine, but I don't think it's particularly worth the niche premium over Prada.

Sweet ambery vanilla, but the distinctly darker cousin to Luna Rossa Ocean EDP.

Review #74 in my fragrance journey – this fragrance I own as a decant

11/10/2025

9Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Caitydidnt
59 Reviews

Caitydidnt

1

Rose incense

Glow is such an apt name for this scent. This scent feels like a candlelit dinner with a lover, roses on the table, your partners face illuminated by flickering candles. It’s warm and comforting, sensual and pretty - this isn’t a cozy/staying in the house kind of scent. The incense isn’t overwhelming just adds a bit of spice and warming power to a beautiful luminous rose note. I don’t know why no one mentions the rose or why it’s rarely listed under the notes. This is very much a rose fragrance to me and I feel the rose gives it a levity that keeps it from being too heavy or leaving gourmand.
I love a rose fragrance and I’ve tried quite a few and this is one of my favorites, one of the few I’d consider purchasing a full bottle of.

12/11/2025

6Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

DRKSHDW
150 Reviews

DRKSHDW

1

SOFT, SWEET, AND EASY TO WEAR

It's a fluffy, warm, powdery vanilla-amber scent. It feels instantly familiar, like something I’ve smelled many times before, but I still can’t put my finger on which one. It’s simple, easy to wear, and cozy. There’s a soft powderiness, floral elements, and I even get a hint of fruitiness, almost like a sweet apple hiding in the background. The star of the show is definitely the sweet vanilla. I can’t shake the feeling that there’s more going on than what’s listed in the notes.

The frankincense here isn’t incensey at all. Think soft, slightly lemony resin rather than a cathedral vibe. It leans powdery and gentle, nothing smoky or church-like, so no need to worry about that. It melts into the sweetness and becomes part of this delicious, cozy scent.

This fragrance doesn’t feel particularly special. It’s a good everyday sweet fragrance, not loud, not synthetic, and very pleasant. It could easily be someone’s signature scent, just not something I personally need right now.

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