Kerosene 2024 EDP

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Promises, Promises

by John Pegg

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Kerosene Promises, Promises is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by John Pegg. Kerosene's Promises, Promises carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This amber-vanilla from Kerosene is far from a crowd-pleaser, swinging from "comfort fragrance" to "medicinal cough syrup" with plenty of 'burnt sugar' and 'dusty attic' in between. Definitely try before you buy, as it's not a safe blind purchase.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
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Promises, Promises Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Amber41%
Vanilla38%
Musk21%

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
Moderate
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the dense amber and vanilla notes, make it a better fit for evening or leisure activities. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for cold weather and date nights, suggesting it's too heavy for office wear but perfect for intimate settings.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Promises, Promises opens with a rich, complex vanilla, far from the sugary gourmand many expect. It's a dry, almost dusty vanilla, quickly melding into a deep, resinous amber that evokes old curiosities or burning incense. As it settles, a clean, slightly animalic musk emerges, grounding the sweetness and adding a sensual, 'dirty' edge. This isn't a fluffy vanilla; it's mature, smoky, and undeniably warm.

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