East
From Akro
East is our addictive travel fragrance. Of all the five senses, none has the power to transport us quite like scent. Sometimes, just one hit of a long-forgotten smell is enough to sweep you off your feet, carrying you towards some distant land or time. One aroma that always takes us to a different place is that of Oud, the rare and mysterious oil that comes from the core of the Aquilaria tree. Oud is an aroma that invokes the Middle East, a place with its own idiosyncratic set of smells and flavours. So, in tribute to travel and Oud, we created East, perhaps the strongest and most unique of all the Akro ranges. East is a fragrance that’ll transport you to those grand deserts and energetic street markets whenever you’re dreaming of somewhere far away.
Perfumer
Olivier Cresp
Notes
raspberry, oud assafi, leather, ambrox
FYI
This fragrance can be ordered here on our website, or purchased at our store at 2408 Fillmore Street in San Francisco.
Fulfillment & Shipping
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| Order type | Shipping Method |
Cost |
| Sample-only Orders (including Sample Sets) | USPS Ground Advantage* | $5 |
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Standard Shipping (orders under $75) |
USPS Ground Advantage* or UPS Ground (depending on destination) | $10 |
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USPS Ground Advantage* or UPS Ground (depending on destination) |
$0 |
| 3-Day Shipping | UPS 3-Day Service |
Variable |
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I’m admittedly picky about incense scents-they can feel really smoky and thick to me. But East by Akro is easily my favorite and is wearable by my standards. You can smell the leather in the opening but it isn’t too strong; the incense is softened by something that almost feels like vanilla—not sure where that’s coming from. It reminds me of my vintage copy of The Arabian Nights or The Alchemist—as a bookworm it’s delightful that it’s evocative of literary loves.