Broken Theories
Perfumer: John Pegg
Votes lean masculine
252 ratings
From your scent profile
Kerosene Broken Theories is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits cold seasons and evenings.
Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.
How does it perform?
From 213 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does Broken Theories smell like?
Blood orange meets spices and leans into the smoky, earthy tones of tobacco and oud. Frankincense adds resin and sandalwood gives a woody body, while vanilla softens and sweetens the whole.
Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. Profumum Roma Vir and d'Annam Through the Forest have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 15%Spring
- 6%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening30%
- Nighttime29%
- Casual25%
- Daytime8%
- Office8%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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