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Kerosene

Sweetly Known

Perfumer: John Pegg

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
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Kerosene Sweetly Known is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by burnt caramel, cocoa and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 90 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% 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.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Smoky

What does Sweetly Known smell like?

Cardamom adds a spicy edge, while sugar and vanilla soften the caramel. Musk lays a warm base underneath. The smoky accord pulls the sweetness towards something drier and slightly scorched.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings best, followed by leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Kerosene Found in Light and Rook Perfumes Baklava Musk have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 46%
    Winter
  • 41%
    Autumn
  • 9%
    Spring
  • Evening
    35%
  • Casual
    28%
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Daytime
    8%

Least picked for daytime.

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