How it smells
The first thing you smell is raspberry. The heart brings agarwood (oud) and leather. On the skin it settles into ambroxan. Overall it smells oud and leather.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
East notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Akro East EDP in detail
East EDP is made by Akro. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Akro perfumes
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Bake, Ink and Smoke.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by leather and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and leather smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and ambroxan. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
Best season for East
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long East stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as The Woods Collection Royal Night and WIDIAN London unisex. Base notes like ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like East, try these
Similar picks to try: The Woods Collection Royal Night (4 shared notes), WIDIAN London unisex (3 shared notes), Sapil Cheeky Cherry Oud (2 shared notes) and Montale Paris Honey Aoud (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Honey Aoud starts from €150.
Questions people ask
When did East come out?
It came out in 2023.
Is East unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is it expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €274 in Europe.