Unknown Pleasures
KeroseneEau de Parfum2013
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Unknown Pleasures vs. Creative Inspiration
Is Unknown Pleasures better than Creative Inspiration?
Unknown Pleasures rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Bergamot
sweetaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Unknown Pleasures and Creative Inspiration?
| Unknown Pleasures | Creative Inspiration | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Pegg | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Unknown Pleasures and Creative Inspiration smell?
Unknown Pleasures
Citrus
Vanilla
Caramel
Sweet
Aromatic
Honey
Fresh
Green
Creative Inspiration
Iris
Powdery
Woody
Warm Spicy
Violet
Musky
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Unknown Pleasures and Creative Inspiration share?
Top—
BergamotIrisOolong Tea
Heart
LemonCaramelVanillaBlack TeaBergamotHoneyTonka Bean
Rice powderAllspiceJasmine
Base—
SandalwoodMuskLicorice
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonBergamot
Bergamot
Gourmandy Notes
CaramelHoney
Licorice
Where they fit
When and where do Unknown Pleasures and Creative Inspiration work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Unknown Pleasures or Creative Inspiration?
| Unknown Pleasures | Creative Inspiration | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Unknown Pleasures and Creative Inspiration?
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
Soft enough to be intimate, interesting enough to be remembered. Powdery iris, warm spices, and oolong tea. Quiet, with an edge. It opens bright with bergamot and settles into something more.Creative Inspiration
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