March 17, 26

Your Fragrance Character: What Your Signature Scene Says About You

We call our five iconic fragrances (not forgetting our essential scent free deodorant balm SC.00 No Notes) ‘scenes’ because, like a scene in a film or play, each deeply layered fragrances is designed to tell a unique story.

But which of our ‘scene’s’ should you star in? The effortless la dolce vita of SC.01 Orange Grove, or the academic anything-can-happen energy of SC.00 No Notes? 

We’ve put together the character profiles of their fragrance here, so you can find the scene (or scenes, fragrance layering is a thing, babes!) that perfectly fit your character.

SC.01 ORANGE GROVE  — THE MAIN CHARACTER

You’re the human equivalent of La Dolce Vita — an effortlessly stylish enigma giving Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday minus the Vespa (helmet hair? No thanks).

Your tailoring might be sharp, but you keep plans loose. Coffee? Drinks? Weekend in Milano? With you anything is possible. You sashay your way through life with an enviable, effortless ease, making new friends as easily as you make reservations at the best places in town. 

Main character syndrome? You make it look good! 

Explore SC.01 Orange Grove Collection >

SC.02 AFTER THUNDER — THE VISIONARY 

You emit strength — in your natural presence, your gym-routine, striking style, and opinions strong enough to launch a thousand podcasts. Friends find you electrifying. Strangers describe you as intense.

You have an endless drive and the energy to make things happen — from perfectly curated playlists to effortless networking. You’re not easy to handle (and you like it that way), but those who fall into your intoxicating gravitational pull find you fiercely loyal, deeply thoughtful and never, ever dull. 

Explore SC.02 After Thunder Collection >

SC.03 THE ONSEN — THE SAGE

You’re calm in the chaos. You have a powerful but gentle energy, and put your entire self into everything you do — from guiding a meditation, to acing the Sunday Times Crossword (again).

You’re thoughtful, considered and thorough. A lover of classic style, fresh flowers, cold dips and perfectly brewed matcha. Reliable and (most of the time) wise, friends come for advice, deep wandering conversation, and the odd spontaneous sound bath. 

Explore SC.03 The Onsen Collection >

SC.04 HALCYON SUMMERS — THE SOCIALITE

If your middle names are ‘fashionably’ and ‘late’… then you’re made for Halcyon Summers.

You’re carefree — a lover of beach days, rooftop cocktails, and aimless strolls. A collector of shells and expert teller of stories — most of which feature a little mischief, for there is a twinkle in your eye that often leads you astray, in the most entertaining ways.

You’re sunkissed and effortlessly cool (though you’re too modest to admit it!). In fact, if you’re reading this, you're either on holiday or counting down the days until your next one.

Explore SC.04 Halcyon Summers Collection >

SC.05 COLUMBIA ROAD — THE FREE SPIRIT

You’re Florence without The Machine — a floral vision, floating around the city in a cloud of fragrance, oversized headphones, and a tote filled with vinyl. Lost? You? Never.

You carry a notebook everywhere you go, send postcards to your friends, and can’t resist a good flea-market. You’re a keen observer of the world — a lover of stories and characters — happiest when sat outside a cute cafe, sipping an oat latte and people watching from behind a dogeared Jilly Cooper. 

Explore SC.05 Columbia Road Collection >

SC.00 NO NOTES — THE ACADEMIC

You chose No Notes — of course you did. You thrive on the blank pages, ready to fill them with your next big idea. Curiosity is your default setting. Weekends? You spend them partaking in online classes, listening to podcasts or visiting museums — where you don’t just glance at the exhibits, but you immerse yourself in them.

Your knowledge spans everything from earth science to existentialism, which also explains your knack for the perfect, painfully good joke. And your secret talent? Dropping puns so sharp they make your friends groan—then laugh, every time.

Explore SC.00 >

So, which scent are you?

We do hope this has helped you find your new signature scent. But of course, we should not put anyone into a box (figuratively, or literally!) — your personality may be as layered and complex as our fragrances. So why not spread yourself around a bit (not like that!), with a little fragrance layering? 

And if you’re still unsure… Discover all five of AKT's signature deodorant fragrances with The Discovery Set. 

Written by AKT London