At its best, the ancient drink of tea is both relaxing and invigorating, sensual and stimulating. A tonic to carry you through the day. Infuse is a complex fragrance based on the flavours and aromas of oolong tea: bitter, deep, and herbal. In this EdP, osmanthus teases out the floral nuance of mate, while vetiver twins tea’s aromatic smoky side.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a focused morning that stays composed through the afternoon: a quiet room, a warm cup left steaming nearby, and a clean line of thought. It feels intimate rather than loud, with enough aromatic depth to read as polished and self-possessed.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its tea and vetiver structure can stay crisp without turning thin. Wear it with a light hand; one or two sprays are enough to let the bergamot lift and the smoky herbal base unfold close to the skin with a calm, steady trail.
Who it’s for
For readers who like aromatic, tea-inflected fragrances with a dry, refined edge rather than sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to citrus, herbs and smoky woods, and to anyone who prefers understated composition over obvious projection.
Release year
2024
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a prolific French perfumer known for shaping some of modern perfumery’s biggest signatures, from Angel to Light Blue and Black Opium. His style often balances clarity with contrast, and in Akro he works with a stripped-back, idea-led approach that lets a few materials carry the whole concept. For Infuse, that minimalism suits the brief: tea is rendered as a textured accord rather than a literal cup, with bergamot, floral nuance and smoky woods arranged to suggest the bitter, aromatic depth of oolong.
Collaborators
Anaïs Cresp helped define Akro’s creative direction as a family project built around contemporary “addictions,” shaping the house’s concept and the idea of turning everyday cravings into scent. Her influence sits behind the brand’s brief-driven, experience-led approach, while Olivier Cresp translated that vision into the formula.
Akro’s story
Akro is a concept-driven niche house built around modern obsessions rather than conventional perfume themes. Founded by Olivier and Anaïs Cresp, it treats scent as a portrait of habit, craving and ritual, using concise compositions and unexpected materials to make familiar experiences feel vivid and immediate.
Infuse’s concept
Infuse was launched in 2024 as Akro’s tea fragrance, inspired by the flavours and aromas of oolong and the wider ritual of Asian tea culture. The composition frames tea as something bitter, deep and herbal, with osmanthus and vetiver adding floral lift and smoky depth.
Extra info
Infuse is Akro’s tea-themed release, built around oolong rather than a generic green-tea accord. The brand’s name comes from the French accro, meaning addicted or obsessed, which neatly matches its concept of turning cravings into perfume.
At its best, the ancient drink of tea is both relaxing and invigorating, sensual and stimulating. A tonic to carry you through the day. Infuse is a complex fragrance based on the flavours and aromas of oolong tea: bitter, deep, and herbal. In this EdP, osmanthus teases out the floral nuance of mate, while vetiver twins tea’s aromatic smoky side.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a focused morning that stays composed through the afternoon: a quiet room, a warm cup left steaming nearby, and a clean line of thought. It feels intimate rather than loud, with enough aromatic depth to read as polished and self-possessed.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its tea and vetiver structure can stay crisp without turning thin. Wear it with a light hand; one or two sprays are enough to let the bergamot lift and the smoky herbal base unfold close to the skin with a calm, steady trail.
Who it’s for
For readers who like aromatic, tea-inflected fragrances with a dry, refined edge rather than sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to citrus, herbs and smoky woods, and to anyone who prefers understated composition over obvious projection.
Release year
2024
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a prolific French perfumer known for shaping some of modern perfumery’s biggest signatures, from Angel to Light Blue and Black Opium. His style often balances clarity with contrast, and in Akro he works with a stripped-back, idea-led approach that lets a few materials carry the whole concept. For Infuse, that minimalism suits the brief: tea is rendered as a textured accord rather than a literal cup, with bergamot, floral nuance and smoky woods arranged to suggest the bitter, aromatic depth of oolong.
Collaborators
Anaïs Cresp helped define Akro’s creative direction as a family project built around contemporary “addictions,” shaping the house’s concept and the idea of turning everyday cravings into scent. Her influence sits behind the brand’s brief-driven, experience-led approach, while Olivier Cresp translated that vision into the formula.
Akro’s story
Akro is a concept-driven niche house built around modern obsessions rather than conventional perfume themes. Founded by Olivier and Anaïs Cresp, it treats scent as a portrait of habit, craving and ritual, using concise compositions and unexpected materials to make familiar experiences feel vivid and immediate.
Infuse’s concept
Infuse was launched in 2024 as Akro’s tea fragrance, inspired by the flavours and aromas of oolong and the wider ritual of Asian tea culture. The composition frames tea as something bitter, deep and herbal, with osmanthus and vetiver adding floral lift and smoky depth.
Extra info
Infuse is Akro’s tea-themed release, built around oolong rather than a generic green-tea accord. The brand’s name comes from the French accro, meaning addicted or obsessed, which neatly matches its concept of turning cravings into perfume.