The Perfume Library

Unknown Pleasures

7.8

Kerosene · 2013

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene Unknown Pleasures is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, leisure time and evenings out. 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.

Follow

7.6

Kerosene · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Follow is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around amber, coffee bean and vanilla. In Follow, amber, benzoin and tonka bean join the vanilla to form a dense, creamy sweetness. Coffee bean pulls that sweetness towards the gourmand side, while plant juice adds a green undertone. Spicy, resinous and slightly smoky accords round out its woody, oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit fairly close, so it reads as properly unisex.

Broken Theories

7.9

Kerosene · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kerosene Broken Theories is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits cold seasons and evenings. 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.

Blackmail

8.0

Kerosene · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kerosene Blackmail is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that suits winter and autumn evenings. Plum and raspberry give it a fruity, sweet start, softened by vanilla and amber, while oud and sandalwood add a woody, resinous depth. Musk pulls it together on a smooth base, and the spicy, smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though plenty of voters see it as feminine. Kerosene Fields of Rubus and Nobile 1942 Malvs have a close profile.

Followed

6.3

Kerosene · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Followed is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which coffee, cocoa and caramel sit over vanilla and amber. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle between the two. Coffee and cocoa set the character, while caramel and vanilla soften it into a creamy sweetness. Amber adds a smoky, spicy warmth. Together they give a dense, filling gourmand impression. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Ganache Parfums Joe have a close profile.

Summer of 84

8.0

Kerosene · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene Summer of 84 is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that pairs lemon, grapefruit and bergamot with aquatic notes, and it suits spring and summer days best. Citrus leads: lemon, grapefruit and bergamot keep it bright and lively. Aquatic notes deepen that coolness, melon adds a soft fruity touch, white blossoms bring a light floral note, and musk gathers everything on a smooth base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Douglas Bloomy Heaven and Jouissance En Plein Air have a close profile.

Fields of Rubus

7.3

Kerosene · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kerosene Fields of Rubus is a unisex scent that sets raspberry and plum against a woody base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The fruity, sweet side comes from raspberry, plum and apple, softened by vanilla and musk. Sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and tobacco build a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky woody base with an earthy note running through it.

Walk The Sea

7.6

Kerosene · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kerosene Walk The Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cedar and sea salt, softened by white blossoms and musk. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though plenty call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic: sea salt sets the tone while cedar gives it a woody frame. White blossoms add a floral, lightly sweet softness, and musk and ambergris smooth everything onto an even base. A spicy touch is there too, but it stays in the background.

Black Vines

7.4

Kerosene · 2014

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene Black Vines is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around fig, star anise and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It leans towards winter and fall, which most voters pick, and suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. The scent carries a green, fruity feel from fig and ivy. Star anise and cinnamon add spice, while balsam fir and frankincense give a resinous, woody and smoky base. Tonka bean, Peru balsam and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

R'oud Elements

7.2

Kerosene · 2012

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene R'oud Elements is a woody, smoky fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The scent as a whole rests on a woody, resinous, earthy base. Oud, cedar and sandalwood build that woody frame, while amber and vanilla add sweetness and warmth. Bitter orange brings a fruity, citrus brightness, and lavender and iris soften the density.

Winter of 99

7.6

Kerosene · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Winter of 99 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards the cold months; most voters pick winter and fall for it. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It is worn mostly in the evening, on nights out and in leisure time, while daytime and office wear are less common. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, with a slight lean towards masculine. The scent is dominated by a sweet, gourmand side: molasses and vanilla bring a dense sweetness, nutmeg adds spice, and woods set a woody, smoky base with a resinous warmth. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Zeromolecole Geco have a close profile.

Wood Haven

7.5

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kerosene Wood Haven is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and autumn days best, easy to wear in leisure time and through the day; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following too and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business a solid third. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, yet a good number read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Lemon, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright fruity edge, while black pepper, pink pepper and ginger add a spicy bite. Cedar, gaiac wood and vetiver build a woody, slightly smoky and resinous base, and juniper leaf deepens the green tone.

Promises, Promises

7.7

Kerosene · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Promises, Promises is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent built on amber, musk and vanilla, suited to cooler days and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine edges ahead in the character votes with masculine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Vanilla carries the sweetness and the creamy texture, amber adds a resinous warmth, and musk softens everything. Powdery, spicy and slightly smoky tones in the accords keep the sweetness from turning sugary, leaving it dense and enveloping. Gaultier² and Victor & Victoria have a close profile.

Sweetly Known

7.6

Kerosene · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

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

Santalum Slivers

7.4

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kerosene Santalum Slivers is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Grapefruit, bergamot and Italian lemon give it a bright citrus feel, while cucumber pulls that freshness towards green. Sandalwood, cedar and vetiver form a woody base, pepper adds a light spice and rose a soft floral touch. The overall impression is clean, cool and understated. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick it for summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine readings. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

Copper Skies

7.2

Kerosene · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Copper Skies is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also works for leisure. Though unisex, slightly more voters read it as masculine. Honeycomb and amber bring the sweetness, while clove and basil add spice. Cedar and tobacco build a woody, smoky base, and the overall impression is gourmand, resinous and slightly earthy, with sweetness and dryness kept in balance.

Pretty Machine

7.3

Kerosene · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Dirty Flower Factory

7.3

Kerosene · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kerosene Dirty Flower Factory is a unisex floral that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, for leisure time and evenings, with a fresh, green face over a spicy, woody undertone. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom form the floral core; sandalwood and musk soften it, while ambergris lays a warm base underneath. Pepper and chili give the flowers a sharp edge. Beyond the fresh, green and earthy accords, a synthetic texture comes through too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind; leisure comes first, then evening and nights out. Feminine leads the character votes, yet classic and masculine both have their share. Byredo Super Cedar and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.

Unforsaken

7.3

Kerosene · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Kerosene Unforsaken pairs the bright citrus of tangerine, yuzu and clementine with the sweet warmth of jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure time and evenings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, so it leans slightly to that side. Citrus comes first, softened by floral and fruity facets. Benzoin, tonka bean, coconut and vanilla pull it towards a sweet, gourmand, creamy character; ginger adds a light spicy touch, and musk leaves a powdery base. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Meringa and Xerjoff Blue Hope.

Whips and Roses

6.7

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene Whips and Roses is a unisex scent that sets Bulgarian rose, jasmine and leather in a fresh, green frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one piece rather than a progression: bergamot and blood orange add brightness, while green stems keep it crisp. Bulgarian rose, jasmine and iris bring a floral, powdery layer, and leather, sandalwood and musk leave a woody, leathery warmth. Spicy and earthy touches stay in the background. Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Homme and M. Micallef Micallef Studio - Green Spice have a close profile.

Creature

6.6

Kerosene · 2011

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kerosene Creature is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed, casual hours; it has been discontinued. It opens with sweet birch, mint and lemon, cool and sharp at first. In the heart, green tea, violet leaf, jasmine and sage soften the greenery. The base of moss, patchouli, cypress and cedar settles it onto an earthy, woody ground, with sweet and spicy tones staying in the background and a synthetic edge running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though feminine votes are not far behind. Penhaligon's Sports Car Club and S.T. Dupont Paris Saint-Germain have a close profile.

Sacred Memory

7.0

Kerosene · 2018

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Kerosene Sacred Memory is a unisex scent that sets a fruity brightness against a smoky, resinous and woody base, and suits autumn and winter evenings. Red berries and bergamot give it a lively fruity side. Tobacco absolute and whisky barrel pull it towards smoke and spice, while amber and musk soften everything into a warm, resinous whole. The notes read together as one blended accord rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Swiss Arabian Kashkha and Al Rehab Avenue have a close profile.

Vanilified

7.1

Kerosene · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Vanilified is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on bourbon vanilla, vanilla and cocoa absolute over musk. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring behind them and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out. Voters call it modern, with feminine and masculine votes fairly close. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy. Vanilla leads, cocoa absolute adds a dark, gourmand richness, and musk softens everything. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background, while a woody, powdery side balances the sweetness. Louis Cardin Sacred and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

With Angels and Archangels

6.9

Kerosene · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene With Angels and Archangels is a smoky, resinous woody scent, lifted by a fresh, citrusy edge, and it works as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, winter and spring, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Charcoal, incense and cedar form the dry, smoky core. Sandalwood softens it, while rose and musk add a floral, slightly powdery side. The spicy and citrus accords give the woody structure a bright, fresh lift. L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer and IUNX L'Ether have a close profile.