Unknown Pleasures
KeroseneEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Unknown Pleasures vs. Dunhuang (敦煌)
Unknown Pleasures projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Unknown Pleasures | Dunhuang (敦煌) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2013 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Pegg | Prin Lomros |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Unknown Pleasures
Citrus
Vanilla
Caramel
Sweet
Aromatic
Honey
Fresh
Green
Dunhuang (敦煌)
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Fresh
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Mandarin OrangeTangerineKumquat
Heart
LemonCaramelVanillaBlack TeaBergamotHoneyTonka Bean
Jasmine TeaJasmineOsmanthusMagnoliaPlumRose
Base—
AmberSandalwoodCedarCivetIncenseCostusPatchouliCloveCinnamonOakmossAniseBlack Pepper
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Unknown Pleasures | Dunhuang (敦煌) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not the Kerosene you might expect. It trades stamped steel for honeyed sweetness without losing its edge. Black tea keeps it honest.Unknown Pleasures
The jasmine tea opening pulls you in first. Then the osmanthus and plum. Then the smoke. It's accessible without being generic, one of those rare niche scents that works across seasons because the.Dunhuang (敦煌)