Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene
Men Women 2013
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Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is John Pegg.
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2,410 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 9.8%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
10,336 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
2,410 votes
Season
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2,571 votes
Time of day
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
959 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
1,020 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
898 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
655 votes
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13 reviews
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This is my signature fragrance. From the first time I smelled it, I was obsessed. Gourmand citrus is what I love most in the world, and this is an absolute bomb. The opening is loud, with a potent lemon almost resembling pure gasoline. Then it evolves into that lemon pie, with green tea notes emerging and the sweeter touches of vanilla, caramel, and honey appearing. Totally unisex and ideal for fresh autumn climates. Without a doubt, Kerosene has a place in my heart. I own several fragrances, and this is my favorite, as I’ve said.
It’s my go-to scent. From the very first whiff, I was hooked. I love citrus gourmands, and this is an absolute bomb. It starts strong with a potent lemon note that almost smells like gasoline, then evolves into a lemon tart with green tea, followed by sweet vanilla, caramel, and honey. Perfect for crisp autumn days and totally unisex. Without a doubt, Kerosene has a special place in my heart and is my favorite of all.
Smells like lemon candies. In my case, it’s not something I’d wear.
A very realistic, subtle, and delicious lemon at first, then caramel and vanilla. The olfactory experience is flawless. It’s perfect for autumn and winter, nothing like a summer citrus.
A very realistic, subtle, and delicious lemon opening, followed by caramel and vanilla… the olfactory experience is flawless. It’s perfect for autumn and winter, not a summery citrus scent.
My current favorite in this citrus/gourmand line (lemon tart). In terms of originality and longevity, it has surpassed other niche scents like Lira and the hit Devotion. It’s much more acidic and sparkling at the start than those others, which surprised me because I thought I preferred a sweetened citrus or a lemon caramel to something acidic and even bitter (it has a tea note), but it seems bold, fun, and exciting. The sweetness is there, but with a special complexity and rebellious character. I’m curious to try more from Kerosene.
My current favorite in this citrus/gourmand line (lemon tart). In terms of originality and longevity, it has surpassed other niche scents like Lira and the hit Devotion. It’s much more acidic and sparkling at the top than those others, which surprised me because I thought I’d prefer a sweetened citrus or lemon caramel over something acidic and even bitter (it also has a tea note); however, it feels bold, fun, and exciting. The sweetness is present too, but it has a special complexity and a rebellious character. I’m curious to try more perfumes from Kerosene.
It’s not for me. It has an opening I perceive as an intoxicating and synthetic lemon that overwhelms me, like mosquito repellent spray. Then it becomes a bit smoky and sweeter, making it more bearable. But the memory of the opening I dislike conditions everything else. I see it as unisex and for cold days, especially avoiding summer. What a pity about the opening.
After months with this perfume in my collection and using it many times, I can say I love it for what it is, not what I expected. To my nose, it has one of the most beautiful and realistic lemon notes, a zesty top with the white pith included, too realistic. I love it! I clearly appreciate the vanilla and the creaminess everyone talked about; I’m certain it smells like meringue and a creamy mix of lemon with condensed milk to me—simply gorgeous, addictive, I can’t stop smelling it. The only thing I never manage to detect is the cookie crust or the ice cream cone. Do you guys smell it? For real? If so, I think that’s incredible; I tend to think it’s an exaggeration, but it doesn’t take away from this gourmand’s beauty. Even though I never get to smell the crust, it doesn’t matter anymore. This beautiful scent is one of my favorites and has earned a spot in my perfume heart.
What a gorgeous fragrance this is—sweet, citrusy, and vanilla-infused with that waxy honey note (listed on the card as beeswax instead of honey), giving it a ‘fluffy’ character, like a waxed cloud. I love it! Especially because it offers something different from Lira, Sweet Pastry in Paris, Cookiecrunch, and Love & Crime, which are often compared here and I believe don’t even come close to this divine, dense, long-lasting creation with excellent projection. The best part is that you can smell it on yourself all day and think, ‘Am I the one smelling so good?’ Unmatched, and the ice cream cone touch (which the brand also mentions) makes it even more succulent, almost edible… It’s perfect! Ayyy, if only I could drink it… 😉 100% recommended and a great purchase.
What a gorgeous fragrance this is: sweet, citrusy, and vanilla with that waxy honey note (listed on the card as beeswax, not honey), giving it a ‘fluffy’ character like a waxed cloud. I absolutely love it! Especially because it offers something different from Lira, Sweet Pastry in Paris, Cookiecrunch, or Love & Crime, which I think don’t even come close to this divine, dense, long-lasting creation with excellent projection. The best part is that you wear it all day and keep thinking: ‘Am I the one smelling so good?’ Unmatched, and the ice cream cone note (also mentioned in the brand’s description) makes it even more succulent, almost edible… It’s perfect! Ayyy, if only I could drink it… 😉 100% recommended and a great purchase.
As others have said, this perfume smells identical to my kitchen when there’s a lemon pie baking in the oven: a super sweet scent of condensed milk and lemon, plus the buttery aftertaste of the cookie. I’d rate it as gourmand, feminine, and cozy, best used in deep winter and with moderation due to its extra-potent trail and extremely long-lasting performance (over 24 hours) with resistance to showers. Because of this, it took me two years to finish a 2 ml sample. Being linear and so potent, one spray on my chest lasts all day. Even though I like wearing it on relaxed days at home, I don’t want to smell it again for many days after. I recommend it for gourmand fans and lemon lovers, as few have this durability and are suitable for winter. Although it’s not for me due to its sweetness, I’ll keep trying this brand because the quality is unquestionable. Pleasant: 6/10 Interesting: 5/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 7/10
The cone note isn’t listed here, which is what gives it that cookie-like scent also found in perfumes like Montale. I struggle to pick up the tea. The lemon caramel is noticeable without any issues. It has good longevity and shines with a certain brightness, but honestly, it gets tiring. Not for me.