Black Vines Kerosene

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is Black Vines Kerosene worth trying?

Black Vines by Kerosene is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
soft spicy, anis, sweet with Licorice, Star Anise, Cinnamon

The first impression

Black Vines by Kerosene is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Black Vines was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is John Pegg.

What shapes the scent

soft spicy 100%
anis 85%
sweet 70%
balsamic 60%
cinnamon 50%
warm spicy 40%
woody 35%
amber 30%
vanilla 25%
floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

John Pegg

John Pegg

John Pegg is the founder and perfumer behind the Kerosene fragrance house, where he creates bold, narrative-driven scents. His catalog includes Black Vines, Broken Theories, Canfield Cedar, Copper Skies, Creature, Fields Of Rubus, Follow, and Followed. Pegg's work often features intense gourmand, smoky, and woody accords, with a focus on storytelling through scent.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Licorice Licorice
Star Anise Star Anise
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Canadian Fir Canadian Fir
Ivy Ivy
Fig Fig
Peru Balsam Peru Balsam
Vanilla Vanilla
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Incense Incense

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Black Vines Kerosene

Essence

Black Vines channels the Mystic archetype through its enigmatic blend of licorice and incense - a fragrance for those who dwell in shadow and revelation. The anise and cinnamon create sacred smoke, while the vanilla base offers unexpected sweetness in darkness. This is a potion for seekers walking between worlds.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layers of black that shift like the fragrance's evolving spices. Silver jewelry catches light like the star anise's glint amidst balsamic depths. Their look suggests ancient rituals translated through urban alleyways, much like the perfume's fusion of raw and refined.

Philosophy & Values

They believe truth hides in contradictions, embodied by the sweet-bitter licorice opening. The fir note represents their reverence for nature's wisdom, while the tonka bean hints at finding light in darkness. Solitude is their teacher, as the strong sillage creates an intimate aura.

Relationships

They attract fellow pilgrims, bonding over shared obsessions where the incense note lingers. Romantic partners must respect their need for mystery, symbolized by the perfume's slow unfurling. Family grounds them like the vanilla's comfort, but the night always calls.

Lifestyle

Bookshops and midnight cafes are their sanctuaries, the ivy accord matching their love for hidden corners. They keep odd hours, the balsamic notes deepening with nocturnal contemplation. Their home altar holds oddities that whisper stories only they understand.

Shadow

Isolation can become their trap, like the perfume's initial intensity. They sometimes mistake obscurity for depth, just as the spices threaten to overwhelm the base. Learning to bridge their inner world with others' is their alchemical work.

Conclusion

Black Vines is the Mystic's companion - a bottled twilight where Canadian fir meets temple incense. From the first enigmatic whisper to the lasting vanilla embrace, this fragrance honors those who find magic in the margins.