100 community ratings

Pretty Machine

Name: Pretty Machine
Brand: Kerosene

Perfumer: John Pegg

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
100 ratings

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Kerosene Pretty Machine is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and works best for leisure and everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 89 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Neroli Rose Linden blossom Lemon Musk Lime Bergamot Orange blossom Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Pretty Machine smell like?

Lemon, lime and bergamot set the first impression, while jasmine, neroli, rose, linden blossom and orange blossom pull it towards a floral, lightly sweet character. Vetiver and musk lay down a green, woody base, with a spicy touch staying in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Voters lean towards feminine, yet a good share call it masculine. Tauer Perfumes Collectible ZETA and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.