Smoke

Opens with a mild white smoke but then...holy smokes!!! (pun intended)...this is IMO, a more addicting version (but a tad sweeter) of This Is Not A Pipe by Demeter--the cade here is definitely present, but not overbearing, it sits more in the far back compared to the other notes. The tobacco leaf here is just so addicting (for context, I dont smoke, for those that think they may be noseblind/dont smell the tobacco), when combined with the rest of the notes, just balsamic and sweet enough to tell a picture as a whole. Wow. Layering this with Leatherize by DS&Durga is such a treat, even though this frag is much lighter. But it's rather disrespectful, because this is just so addicting on its own. I will say the smoke is more of a faintly-sweet pipe-esque smoke, sliding between fresh-stale, but present, as opposed to a burning smoke, and really is more of a supportive note than one that stands out.

The setting is raw, urban, and intoxicating—a hidden rooftop bar overlooking the sprawling city, its skyline shimmering under a velvet-black sky. The air is thick with the scent of smoldering embers, mingling with the faint metallic tang of rain-soaked concrete. You lean against a weathered railing, dressed in a black Alexander McQueen leather jacket, dark jeans that fit like a second skin, and a pair of Maison Margiela boots scuffed just enough to hint at rebellion. In your hand, a whiskey neat reflects the flickering glow of distant neon signs, as tendrils of cigarette smoke curl lazily into the night.

Another cracker from Akro. It definitely does what it says on the tin, so if you don’t like smoke/tobacco, don’t go near it. But if you do, this is beautifully executed: dark, warm, sexy, inviting. It avoids the dry/dusty profile of many tobacco scents and instead smells rich and sticky, but with a distinct smoky sharpness on top. It smells like being in a smoky bar but in a good way (for some people that will sound horrible, and fair play, but others will know what I mean). If someone showed up to a date wearing this I’d be impressed. Definitely suited for nighttime.

A beautiful fragrance—smoky, but in a "sweet-smoky" way, reminiscent of the scent of vanilla cigars. At times, it reveals sweet nuances that, in my opinion, somewhat resemble *Tobacco Vanille* by Tom Ford. It’s a cozy and enveloping scent, not overwhelming, but rather one you want to keep smelling. In my view, it’s a unisex fragrance that subtly enhances masculine traits in a gentle way. Longevity and projection are good with a plus—could be slightly better, but they are definitely acceptable. A great choice for cooler weather!

Truly a masterpiece. Smoky and nutty with a bit of powder from the benzoin. The cade oil is cooling, making this a great choice for hot weather! Like a refined perfume version of sitting next to a bonfire and the smell of your clothes after. My favorite from Akro!