Kerosene 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Copper Skies

by John Pegg

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Kerosene Copper Skies is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by John Pegg. Kerosene's Copper Skies carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Copper Skies is a divisive beast: an aggressive opening gives way to a complex, warm dry-down of amber, tobacco, and beeswax. If you can handle the initial punch, it's a unique and long-lasting autumnal embrace, though some find it too challenging.
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  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Unique
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Copper Skies Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its powerful opening and beast-mode performance make it too much for most office environments, but it shines on a date where its unique character can intrigue. It works casually and can even elevate a formal evening, though it's too heavy for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a bracing, almost medicinal hit of basil and clove, Copper Skies immediately makes a statement. As it settles, rich amber and dark, unlit tobacco emerge, grounded by a distinctive, slightly dusty beeswax. A comforting cedar hums underneath, wrapping the composition in a warm, contemplative glow, recalling aged wood and spiced honey.

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