Dark Eau de Parfum — Akro
Editorial impression: Dry, bitter cocoa with cinnamon and hazelnut. Drawn from 30 independent reports across 3 venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Akro.
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At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Gourmand, Spicy, Sweet, Woody · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Cocoa Powder.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in winter and autumn.
- Current formulation†
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The recorded US and EU house disclosures match. One comparison of a later bottle with an earlier sample reports shorter wear, but format, storage and dose are unresolved, so it cannot settle a general change.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 30 independent reports across 3 venues.
- Full bottle
- Check the current price at Amazon
Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
Vanilla brings warmth and some sweetness, but reviewers find the cocoa stays in front.
Drawn from 30 independent reports across 3 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Akro
- Top notes
- Cocoa PowderDark Eau de Parfum - official product page
- Heart notes
- Cinnamon Bark, HazelnutDark Eau de Parfum - official product page
- Base notes
- VanillaDark Eau de Parfum - official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The recorded US and EU house disclosures match. One comparison of a later bottle with an earlier sample reports shorter wear, but format, storage and dose are unresolved, so it cannot settle a general change.Dark by Akro - community ratings and reviews
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Niche
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Gourmand, Spicy, Sweet, Woody
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Dark Eau de Parfum smell like?
Dry, bitter cocoa with cinnamon and hazelnut.
Drawn from 30 independent reports across 3 venues.
What are the notes in Dark Eau de Parfum?
Has Dark Eau de Parfum been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Dark Eau de Parfum in the sources we reviewed.
The recorded US and EU house disclosures match. One comparison of a later bottle with an earlier sample reports shorter wear, but format, storage and dose are unresolved, so it cannot settle a general change.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
What does the concentration label on Dark Eau de Parfum mean?
Dark Eau de Parfum is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Dark Eau de Parfum?
We file Dark Eau de Parfum under Gourmand, Spicy, Sweet and Woody.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Akro may describe it differently. Browse by family.
Where can I buy Dark Eau de Parfum?
Dark Eau de Parfum is available from Amazon, linked on this page. Scentorian has a commission arrangement with these retailers and may earn a commission if you buy through a link, at no extra cost to you.
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What season is Dark Eau de Parfum for?
Wearers most often reach for Dark Eau de Parfum in winter and autumn.
Drawn from 1,115 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Winter fragrances, Autumn fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Dark Eau de Parfum?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Akro, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 30 independent reports across 3 venues.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Seller type | Size | Link | Link checked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Marketplace | 100 ml | Check current price | Not yet verified | Sold via a marketplace listing — the seller may not be the brand or an authorized retailer. |
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Amazon — 100 ml
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When wearers reach for it
Winter fragrances
Other fragrances wearers report reaching for most often in winter.
Autumn fragrances
Other fragrances wearers report reaching for most often in autumn.
Dark Eau de Parfum is filed under
Gourmand
Scents that recall foods or drinks, such as chocolate, coffee, almond and pastry.
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Sweet
Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Sources
- Dark Eau de Parfum - official product page — Akro
- Dark by Akro - community ratings and reviews — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Akro Dark - community ratings and statements — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Dark by Akro - member reviews — Basenotes, read in aggregate