Akro Ink: released in 2022, aromatic, woody and leather, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Akro Ink dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Akro Ink dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Akro Ink | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 86% | about $45* (−72%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Montale Bakhoor | 79% | about $35* (−78%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | L'Atelier Parfum Leather Black (K)night | 79% | about $75 (−53%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Chapter 5 | 83% | about $65 (−59%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Juliette Has A Gun Sunny Side Up | 76% | about $110* (−31%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
Evokes the dark, ink-stained woody character of Akro Ink with a strong emphasis on rich vetiver and earthy woods.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Akro Ink, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Delivers a heavy, smoky and resinous presence comparable to the darker edges of Akro Ink.
It shares its woody, smoky and aromatic accords with Akro Ink, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 358 community ratings.
Explores a deep leather and woody landscape that touches upon the industrial mood of Akro Ink.
It shares its leather, woody and aromatic accords with Akro Ink, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 196 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and woody intensity found in Akro Ink, leaning into a sharp, structural profile.
It shares its woody, smoky and leather accords with Akro Ink, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 99 community ratings.
Presents an alternative stylistic interpretation of smooth woods in the same broader family as Akro Ink.
It shares its woody accords with Akro Ink, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,966 community ratings.
Montale Bakhoor, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Akro Ink.
Montale Bakhoor, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Akro Ink.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Akro Ink itself sells from $52.49 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $170 a year against Akro Ink. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Montale Bakhoor comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Akro Ink notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.