Score

83/100

Kerosene Unknown Pleasures

2013John Pegg

“Lemon, Earl Grey and caramel on a rainy afternoon — a lemon-cake daydream with an edge.”

Unknown Pleasures

citrus

vanilla

sweet

Unknown Pleasures

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The take

What works

●Delicious lemon, caramel and vanilla gourmand
●Warm and comforting on cold, rainy days
●Truly unisex

Trade-offs

●The lemon opening is sharp
●Very literal dessert realism

Notes

Performance

Longevity

6–8 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

Fit

Best in spring, fall, and winter, during the day. Evenings work too. Unisex.

When

Spring, 79%, best
Summer, 44%
Fall, 100%, best
Winter, 89%, best
Day, 98%, best
Night, 53%, works

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightActive

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Unknown Pleasures last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Unknown Pleasures?

Unknown Pleasures is best in spring, fall, and winter, during the day. Evenings work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Unknown Pleasures worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Delicious lemon, caramel and vanilla gourmand. Warm and comforting on cold, rainy days.