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Dark, vetiver-led, quite raw, a little earthy
Ink is the most recent release (2022) from Akro as of today, similarly one-word-named and texturally interesting to some of the prior entries. It’s dark, raw, and has the signature (and self-described) blend of vetiver, tar, and birch that, to me, excellently captures the concept of ink. I think the vetiver is the single biggest standout of the three, fostering a dirtiness that perhaps slightly exceeds most ink that I’ve smelled, and in that respect it does lean somewhat toward a Lalique Encre Noire vibe, albeit without some of the ashy qualities of vetiver, but there’s definitely an overlap.
Overall, I think it’s well-done, high-performing, and, like most of the Akro line, pretty reasonable in terms of niche pricing, at $185 for 100ml, sold by Luckyscent and another US-based boutique or too, I believe, in addition to the house site.
7 out of 10
Overall, I think it’s well-done, high-performing, and, like most of the Akro line, pretty reasonable in terms of niche pricing, at $185 for 100ml, sold by Luckyscent and another US-based boutique or too, I believe, in addition to the house site.
7 out of 10