Bake

Bake, released by the French brand Akro in 2023 and composed by Olivier Cresp, is a gourmand through and through, with only a small citrus touch.

The name says it all: this is the smell of a kitchen mid-bake. Rum and lemon zest open it with a boozy warmth and a bright, zesty sparkle, like the first steps of a cake recipe. In the heart, whipped cream brings a light, airy and milky sweetness, and praline a caramelised, nutty richness. The base is warm and sugary: Bourbon vanilla gives a creamy, rounded sweetness and brown sugar a soft, molasses-like caramel note.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with some finding it long-lasting, and the large majority describe its sillage as moderate. It is voted across spring and autumn, and largely as a daytime scent. It is worn by anyone and suits cosy days, casual outings and relaxed weekends, for people who like openly edible, dessert-like gourmands with a boozy, citrus lift rather than dark or smoky sweetness.

Bake — unisex fragrance by Akro (released 2023). Top notes: Lemon Zest, Rum. Heart notes: Whipped Cream, Praline. Base notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Brown sugar. — Parfica open fragrance database