Kerosene 2011 EDP

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R'oud Elements

by John Pegg

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Kerosene R'oud Elements is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by John Pegg. Kerosene's R'oud Elements carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is Kerosene doing oud, but not as you know it. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans calling it unique and wearable, while detractors find it medicinal or just plain weird. Definitely sample first, unless you're a true oud adventurer.
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R'oud Elements 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the prominent oud and amber, make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique character and warmth make it fantastic for dates and autumn casual wear, though less suited for formal events or 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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

R'oud Elements kicks off with a punchy bitter orange, bright and fizzy, almost like an orange soda, but quickly gets serious. A smooth, resinous oud emerges, blended with creamy sandalwood and a touch of powdery iris. Lavender and vanilla weave through, softening the edges and adding a subtle, comforting warmth to its deep, woody core. It's a complex dance between zest and earth, settling into a long-lasting, intriguing skin scent.

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