Kerosene 2012 EDP

U ££££ Favourite

Wood Haven

by John Pegg

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Kerosene Wood Haven is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by John Pegg. Wood Haven opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Kerosene's Wood Haven carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive. Some praise its unique smoky citrus and pepper punch, while others find it a generic, short-lived ginger bomb. For wood fanatics only, and even then, some say it’s not woody enough.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Woody
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Wood Haven 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, woody profile make it suitable for casual day wear and even the office, though some might find the initial pepper too sharp. It's too rugged for formal events, but its energetic character works well for active or outdoorsy casual 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Wood Haven opens with a sharp, zesty burst of lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, quickly sharpened by a pronounced crack of black pepper. This initial bright, almost effervescent zing soon gives way to a spicy heart of ginger and pink pepper, underpinned by the aromatic bite of juniper. The dry down is a dry, almost cold woody accord, where cedar and guaiac wood mingle with earthy vetiver, leaving a lingering, rugged, forest-like trail.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.