Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene
Men Women 2013
Description
Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene is an oriental vanilla fragrance from the olfactive family, created 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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1,250 votes
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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 heard it, I became obsessed. Gourmand citrus scents are what I love most in the world, and this is a real bomb. The opening is loud, with a powerful lemon almost resembling pure petrol. Then it evolves and transforms into that lemon tart, with the green tea note becoming noticeable 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 favourite, as I’ve said.
It’s my go-to fragrance. From the very first whiff, I was hooked. I absolutely love citrus gourmands, and this is a bomb. It starts strong with a potent lemon that almost smells like petrol, then evolves into a lemon tart with green tea, followed by sweet notes of vanilla, caramel, and honey. Perfect for crisp autumn and totally unisex. Without a doubt, Kerosene has a special place in my heart and is my favourite of all.
Smells like lemon sweets. In my case, it’s not something I would wear.
A very realistic, subtle and delicious lemon at the start, then caramel and vanilla… the olfactory experience is impeccable. It’s perfect for autumn and winter, not a summery citrus.
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.
My favourite in this citrus/gourmand line right now (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 opening than these others, which surprised me because I thought I’d prefer a sweetened citrus or a lemon caramel over something acidic and even bitter (it also has a tea note), yet it seems 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.
My current favourite 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 as I thought I preferred a sweetened citrus or a lemon caramel over 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.
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, becoming more bearable. But the memory of the opening I dislike conditions everything else. I see it as unisex and for cold days, avoiding summer especially. A pity for 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 for what I expected. To my nose, it has one of the most beautiful and realistic lemon notes, a zesty zest with the white pith included, too realistic. I love it! I clearly appreciate the vanilla, the creaminess everyone talked about, and I say with certainty it smells like meringue and a creamy mix of lemon with condensed milk, simply gorgeous, addictive, I can’t stop smelling it. The only thing I never manage to smell is the cookie crust or the ice cream cone. Do you guys smell it? For real? If so, it seems incredible to me; I tend to think it’s an exaggeration, but it doesn’t detract from the beauty of this gourmand. Even if I never get to smell the crust, it doesn’t matter anymore, this beautiful scent is one of my favourites and has earned a place in my perfumery heart.
How gorgeous this fragrance is: sweet, citrusy and vanilla-infused with that waxy honey note (listed on the card, not actual honey), giving it a ‘fluffy’ character, like a waxed cloud. I absolutely love it! Especially because it offers something distinct from Lira, Sweet Pastry in Paris, Cookiecrunch or Love & Crime, which are often compared here and I believe they 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 wonder: ‘Am I the one smelling so good?’ Unmatched, and the ice cream cone note (also included 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.
What a beautiful fragrance this is, sweet, citrusy, vanilla-infused with that waxy touch of beeswax (listed as a note on its card 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 compared here and I believe they don’t 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 touch of the ice cream cone (which the brand also includes) makes it even more succulent, almost edible… It’s perfect! Ayyy if only I could drink it… 😉 100% recommended and a very good purchase.
As others have said, this perfume smells identical to my kitchen when there’s a lemon pie in the oven: a super sweet smell of condensed milk with lemon, plus the buttery aftertaste of the cookie. I would rate it as gourmand, feminine, and cosy, suitable for deep winter and with moderation, due to its extra-potent trail and very long-lasting nature (over 24 hours) and resistance to showers. For this reason, it has taken me two years to finish a 2 ml sample. Being linear and so potent, one spray on the chest is enough for the whole day. Although I like to wear it on relaxed days at home, I don’t want to smell it again for many days after. I recommend it for fans of gourmands and lemon perfumes, as those with this durability suitable for winter are not very common. Although it’s not for me due to its sweetness, I will continue trying this brand, because the quality is unquestionable. Pleasant: 6/10 Interesting: 5/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 7/10
As listed here, the cone note is not included, which gives it that cookie-like scent also found in perfumes like Montale. I find it hard to detect the tea. The lemon caramel is noticeable without problems. It has good longevity and smells with a certain brightness, but honestly, it tires me out. It’s not for me.