Awake

Perfume Pyramid

Longevity

Sillage

When To Wear

Pros & Cons

Reviews

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   Marco Hale Dislike April 18, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Awake has really grown on me. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Coffee with Cardamom, which is where the fragrance really shines. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. The composition is well made but not for me.
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   Ivan Hansen Like May 4, 2026

   Akro knows how to compose, and Awake (2018) is proof. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Coffee with Cardamom, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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   Adrian Ashford Dislike May 10, 2026

   A decant of Awake sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. Sadly this one does not work on my skin.
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   Camille Moretti Dislike May 10, 2026

   Picked up a sample of Awake after reading the community buzz (2018). The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Coffee with Cardamom, which is where the fragrance really shines. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. Sadly this one does not work on my skin.
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   Idris Jabri Like July 1, 2026

   I picked up Awake (2018) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Ravi Petrov Like July 12, 2026

   I have owned Awake for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. It performs better in warmer weather — in the heat it opens up nicely. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
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   Leon Nowak Ok July 22, 2026

   A decant of Awake sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.
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   Petra Bianchi Like July 26, 2026

   Picked up a sample of Awake after reading the community buzz (2018). Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. It performs better in warmer weather — in the heat it opens up nicely. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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   Finn Kovacs Like August 15, 2026

   For a 2018 release, Awake deserves more attention than it gets. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Coffee with Cardamom, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
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    Tomas Kovacs Dislike 3 weeks ago

    Picked up a sample of Awake after reading the community buzz (2018). The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. I wanted to like it more than I did.
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    Luca Voss Love 2 weeks ago

    Picked up a sample of Awake after reading the community buzz (2018). Give it a little time and Coffee with Cardamom comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Coffee and Cardamom feel carefully balanced. It performs better in warmer weather — in the heat it opens up nicely. Easily one of my favourite finds this season.