Night

Brace yourself for THIS one, kids. Akro NIGHT, one of the new scents created by the famous Cresp family of perfumers as part of a sextet of olfactory "vices", just might be the naughtiest perfume of which I am aware. In unambiguous erotic suggestiveness, it is right up there with Rochas FEMME, Papillon Artisan SALOME, Alexander McQueen KINGDOM, and the original pink-bomb flacon of AGENT PROVOCATEUR. What NIGHT is emulating, there can be no question, and it makes no attempt to apologize for, camouflage or downplay the carnality. Yet oddly, one cannot call it "raunchy" or "vulgar"... because it's blended so wittily, so charmingly, so perfectly. Opening spritz reveals, after the scintillating alcohol/aldehydes, an accord of cumin, fruity violet (?) and a sweetish kiss of honey and a vanillic marshmallow, the sum total of which smells like, yes, "olor feminis" in fullest heat, replete with a urinaceous tinge and hint of mothball-y oldschool indoles. There is a deeper note, oily and dirty, that smells like masculine hair that hasn't been shampooed in weeks; yet I don't think it's costus... it must be some amazing new aromachemical. With time, a beautiful, winsome, oldschool romantic Victorian rose bouquet-- I picture the buds pale coral pink--- rises up, waxen, soapy and candle-like, to embrace the sweaty animalic accord. And there you have it-- a fascinating push/pull between the virginal honeyed-rose soap... and the quasi-gynecological accord, which never resolves even into farthest drydown. Some hours later, there is a very subtle oud quality remaining (though this scent is not "about" oud at all). NIGHT is immensely chic, up to-the-minute hip... yet it curiously smells like something from the Rococo 1700's... Like you would expect Marie Antoinette's panties to smell after a candlelit ball at Versailles. But a "New Wave Versailles", like in the Kirsten Dunst movie. Flawlessly blended, NIGHT may be the ultimate boudoir scent... In a disco, nightclub or bar it would be galvanizing as well. Probably not for church, temple, office or the PTA. It leans femme, of course, but I suspect some dandified Casanovas will be able to rawk it as well. (I sure plan to). NIGHT is compactly composed in a very modern fashion, almost to the point of having a "Pop Art", doll-like duotone effect; it smells pink-and-light brown. Think: a 1960's Mel Ramos painting. Or picture a pretty little white cake... with a ring of pink sugar rosebuds and a design of buttercream vulva on top. It doesn't, shall we say, "sprawl". It makes its unequivocal statement, its plea... for which there can only be one answer: utter surrender. Where SALOME is blunt and down-to-earth, almost headshoppy, NIGHT is witty, midrange-y and urbane. I shall be so anxious to get other reviewers' readings on this amazing, insolent scent. Am I the only one entranced by it? Get your sample over at LUCKYSCENT.com.

This is the best one of the collection, an absolute dirt box of a scent. It's clean meets dirty in the most balanced way. I think it's very clever and I don't recall smelling a rose like this?? First of all it opens up and you're like 'okay, they needed to do some more conventional stuff and this is the "rose one" right?' It's a modern, airy rose and it's very nice, immediately sweet but not trying too hard. Then you get this wack of BO and then the interplay between them. It's not straight cumin or musk or some crappy clumsy civet replacer, it's like an air of mild BO, and it feels human, it dances around with the rose in a very specific way. There's a sheerness, there's a lightness to it and that's how it gets away with what it's doing here, spicing a rose to within an inch of it's life, but doing it with a certain elegance and lightness of touch. I was reminded of that bulls blood one from Imaginary authors which is creatively a superb perfume but one I couldn't wear, ever! That is rose and shit though, as apposed to this which is rose and sweat. That's kind of relentless and dense and this is translucent. I like it a lot but it would be a novelty in my collection due to the fact I'd be reluctant to wear it in polite company, as your friends might think you've not had a wash. We all say 'I wear perfume for me' and while that is true, I also care what others think, I do, can't help it. There's something so modern about Night, with it's stark contrasts and strange simplicity. I've gotta be honest I think it's absolutely brilliant.

Oh yeah, of course I love this. That makes sense. I knew I needed to smell it after seeing the level of revulsion it's inspired, so I ordered a sample, put it on this afternoon, and now I'm sat here a few hours later, lightly irritated because I have no choice but to order a bottle now. For what it's worth, I get absolutely nothing unclean or BO-like from this. Maybe a suggestion of sex, but mostly on a conceptual level. Rose is far and away the most dominant note for me, though it's a thoroughly deviant take on rose, miles away from the stuffy florals most of us are used to. Think of of a lush, overgrown wild rosebush, with buds so bright they nearly burn a spot in your vision on a particularly sunny day. Now imagine those same roses rotting in the summer heat, petals reduced to a goopy film sagging from their stems. That's the rose I get from this. It's something inordinately beautiful, taken too far and turned sour. There's a body and earthiness (this is the cumin, I'm guessing) to it that brings out a disarming, crude quality to the rose. It reminds us of the distance between the pristine, idealized version of a thing and the messy, intoxicating reality of it. It's a shame the usage scenarios for this are so limited (basically the club, the bedroom, or a date that takes place almost entirely in the bedroom) because it's stunning.

My interest in this fragrance began when I read “inner thigh” in a Luckyscent description. I’m not sure that’s totally correct, but there is definitely a strong sense of 'fragrance' mixed with an amorous personal funk, and I adore it. The opening and early dry down are indeed cumin heavy, maybe the heaviest I’ve encountered, but the sense leans corporeal not culinary. I don’t understand why, but the effect both is and is not like BO. Perhaps that is because there is so much else happening. It reminds me of being in my early 20s, how I would smell my girlfriend’s shirts when she was away. It wasn’t gross; it was lovely and exciting and enthralling, and was the first time I associated that particular kind of scent with affection and desire. To me Night inhabits a territory shared with Rose 31 and Absolue Pour le Soir, although Night’s cumin load is much higher, at least initially, than in Rose 31, and it doesn’t have the honeyed sweetness of Absolue Pour le Soir. I was also immediately reminded of the strain of cumin I used to blush at in Malle’s Un Fleur de Cassie circa 2013. The longevity of Night is staggering, and the scent is an absolute dream as it lingers the next day. The cumin never really leaves, and if you do not enjoy that note, I suppose you will hate this.

hello i had my bottle 100ml from fenwick glasgow i really loved because i appreciate the scents that represent our skin natural smell especially the attractive one, the scent is not a new for me because i had alot of the same line, so if you really like the coming perfumes then you should oreder this one blindly: 1- scent by theo fennell 2- muscs koublaï khän 3- kheils original musk 4- l’animal sauvage of marlou 5- femme de rochas 6- gianiversace 7- Aphrodisiaque Agent Provocateur 8- valentino noir musk essence . what i like in this perfume is that mr cresp unleashed his real passionate without any pressure of any company, i adore the cumin in the beginning it’s warming this delicious soup and after that a long song starts with many kinds of musk from strong one to soft during the day, omg this is real skin scent, people will say (i like your smell not i like your perfume) they will never thought that this is a perfume, a cream or lotion feels like, so innocent and attractive in the same time, the dirty soft beast, if you wear it you will busy with yourself loving yourself, you don’t need anyone to hang out with. don’t worry my dear of that cumin, you are not dirty you are so clean, clear and and innocent.

My experience with Night has been quite interesting. Some time ago I bought two decants, one for my boyfriend and one for me, but while he loves rose scents I wasn't really mind blown by this fragrance, it simply delivered what I expected: a rose dirtied by cumin. Flash forward a couple of months, I'm going out one day and I'm really feeling a rose perfume, though I only own Night so I decided to be a little daring, it's not like anyone was going to notice. Two sprays from a small sample, it's the same rose I knew already except it quickly developed into this cloud of cumin and I realized just how vulgar this perfume is when my whole room smelled of panties. It's incredibly noticeable and it doesn't help that a rose scent isn't just a very feminine note, but also a common scent in feminine hygiene products. Shortly, it really is the smell of clean lady parts. Very interesting and original, I love it because it does what it says, but it's not a safe wear. I can't think of a time when I could wear it because unlike many perfumes considered "skanky" this one is way too shameless!

I think without context this fragrance is easy to dislike. It certainly has a deeply carnal quality to it but in this world of sanitised obsessed,hyper clean, glass skyscraper abstractions, I am pleased there is room for this. Upon spraying I didn’t think of a stranger, a gym or that modern societal setting. It conjoured a post intimacy vibe with someone you are very much into. So although I totally got the cumin, the closeness of it, I didn’t find it off putting. I applied it lightly, was glad I did as it is loud enough on initial application. In practical terms I’m not sure I would wear it out and about or even to bed unless it was a particular type of occasion. I hope it does not get disconned because I’m glad it exists but not enough to buy a full size. I’m a wimp who got Bake and Awake. I’m certainly asking my partner to try it. I would not be drawn to a stranger wearing this but on the right person at the right time I think it could be good.

Sensual, sexy, filthy, yet clean and fresh. A contrast between dirty and clean. Yes, you will get body odor. BUT! The body odor is quite different. It's the smell of sex with a clean person - a person with a body odor that you actually like - that's how I'd interpret this fragrance. As the name suggests, this fragrance is a manifestation of lust. And it is executed perfectly imo, since it does remind me the smell of sweat of a person during a lustful night. When a human mind is filled with lust, our instincts awake and we actually enjoy the body odor of our partner. To me, it smells like sweat of a clean woman. A counterpart to Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur. Projection and longevity is amazing - above arm's length of projection and lasts 'til the next day - you'll still get hints of it. For me this is a work of art, a masterpiece. I've smelt dozens of rose fragrances and Akro Night deserves a category on its own. 10/10

I have a full bottle of Awake and I love it, of course. When I got that I got a sample of Night and hadn't thought about trying it after hearing really strange and horrible reviews. I tried it yesterday on my skin and oh my god! Based on mixed reviews, I think it's safe to assume this particular scent is very dependant on who's wearing it. My skin happens to love this. It reminds me of a skin scent I like (Riddle Original, on me a sweet, soft musk/amber situation) with a bit of soapiness to it. I'm a bit afraid to wear it out or get a bottle in case to other noses it smells as horrible as some people say it does. But maybe it'll just smell like it does to me on my skin. Either way, definitely definitely definitely get a sample first. It'll either amaze you or disgust you.

This fragrance is absolutely stunning. On first sniff, this is a deep jammy rose over a base of heavy animalic cumin. There is a slight savory note from the saffron and cumin, which I adore. the oud comes out in the dry down, but it is very light. this smells very very sexy and alluring, almost coital. this is incredibly unique, and there are few fragrances that smell quite like it. It is daring, very bold, and not for the faint of heart. Definitely an acquired taste, but very rewarding to those who can appreciate its beauty. As of all Akro scents, this is extremely well-blended and high quality. one of the best fragrances i've smelled in a long time, and a real showstopper. 9/10

God, I love this stuff. Not for an everyday wear, but to remind myself of the breadth of emotion that a fragrance can elicit, of how it can transport you to fantasy. Night takes me to a grungy techno club where I am woo-ing a go-go dancer with purple braids and neon goggles; her street market rose oil has fused with the air of hundreds of dancing bodies. I'm utterly enthralled by her and she knows exactly how much power she holds. Very grateful for a nose that does not read this as powdery or clean in any way, because I love this absolutely gorgeous, feral, raunchy beast of a fragrance.

I love reading how unique everyone's experience of this fragrance is. To me, I initially meet this powdery rose scent- reminiscent of baby powder. However, this transforms in a violently romantic and horny delight on the drydown. The saffron and cumin begin to come through more as it dries (though the rose is extremely preset throughout), and create this beautiful bodily scent. It certainly smells a bit like sweat- but captivating and inexplicably intoxicating like your lover's slightly sweaty armpit. Definitely one of my favorites from Akro, and certainly not a blind buy.

A super wonderful, extremely delicate rose fragrance with a tinge of spices where the cumin matters but is not dominant. It has absolutely nothing to do with cumin monsters like Fate by Amouage, Hermes fragrances, Rubj and many others. It is not the smell of sex and dirt. It is sensual, delicate and very personal. But there is still nothing vulgar and shocking about it. Something like an embryo Le Labo Rose 31 or Lumiere Noir by Pour Homme Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Nevertheless, more artistic and better than the latter. Happy Christmas.

This smells OLD-school, and I'm loving it for that!! Do I think I could pull it off or have the energy to? Not so much, but you know what? Kudos to Olivier Cresp for creating such a bold, brave, dirty, SUPER-vintage leaning rose!!! The low ratings for this are totally unwarranted; this just doesn't fall in line with the 'trendy' scents of today and I give it points for that! I love it, but not enough to buy. I do love a lot of the AKRO line, though, and find them a fun and interesting house to explore!

While I'm certain this has no real oud in it, it does do a pretty convincing job of imitating some of the cheap Ajmal real oud perfumes, such as the dirty-diaper+baby powder of 1001 Nights (though this one is polite compared to that). Smelled side by side the difference is stark, but this is the only cheap commercial western perfume I've ever smelled that comes close to what Ajmal does in their elusive oud lines.

Heard about the Akro line from YT reviewers, ordered the discovery set and immediately fell in love with Night. Read the reviews and was soooooo confused - I see no flaws, I love this scent!!! It’s one of the sexiest fragrances I’ve ever smelled. Obviously it’s not for everyone but I’m bloody chuffed that it works for me.

exactly what would have smell Putain des Palaces from ELDO in my dreams, with the cumin pumped up a little bit more. Nothing outrageous here, just a velvety powdery note of cumin coated in his pink boa. I would say it's still a make up perfume , nothing explicitly sexual - just a perfect skin dream.

I had a small sample and couldn’t decide whether it was love or hate for me. That in turn made me more and more intrigued by this fragrance and after several months it truly won me over and I purchased a full bottle. Yes, love conquers all and I am indebted to Mr Cresp for this beauty. ❤️

NIGHT is the sexy powdered sweaty armpit realness. It smells clean and dirty at the same time. People like it or not depends on if they find the smell of an armpit attractive, I guess. Its rose and cumin combination reminds me of Le Labo ROSE 31.

Another truly niche fragrance. Not for the faint of heart- the cumin can give off a sweaty vibe. Very well blended. Beautiful but like some of the other akro frags its borderline unwearable. 8.5/10