Unknown Pleasures
Perfumer: John Pegg
Votes lean feminine
397 ratings
From your scent profile
Kerosene Unknown Pleasures is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, leisure time and evenings out.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 331 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
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Creamy
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
CreamyWhat does Unknown Pleasures smell like?
Most voters recommend fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, though it stays unisex.
The scent sits between citrus and sweetness. Lemon and bergamot draw a fresh frame, while honey, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean add a creamy, gourmand warmth. Waffle cone and Earl Grey tea soften that sweetness and give it a slightly spicy edge.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 31%Winter
- 21%Spring
- 14%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual31%
- Evening24%
- Nighttime20%
- Daytime15%
- Office8%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026