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Kerosene

Unforsaken

3.8/5 · 313 votes Unisex 2015
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.3/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day100
Night27
Summer94
Spring85
Fall50
Winter17
Our take

Unforsaken opens with a bright, almost fizzy burst of clementine and yuzu, the citrus so vivid it feels like biting into a wedge of sun-warmed fruit. Within minutes, orange blossom and jasmine weave through, their white floral sweetness tempered by a whisper of ginger that keeps things from tipping into syrupy territory. The heart is where this fragrance finds its groove: coconut and vanilla emerge not as heavy creams but as a soft, powdery haze, like the dust from a crushed vanilla bean settling over a bowl of shredded coconut. Tonka and benzoin add a gentle amber warmth, while musk rounds the edges into something skin-close and inviting.

The overall impression is that of a tropical drink left out in the shade, the condensation beading on the glass as petals drift into the melting ice. It feels fresh and sweet, leaning more natural than synthetic despite the citrus sparkle, though it never pretends to be a complex masterpiece. With longevity and sillage scoring just above average, you get a solid few hours of presence before it fades to a soft, pleasant ghost on skin. This is a spring and summer daytime scent, perfect for brunch, a beach walk, or a casual afternoon where you want to smell cheerful without shouting for attention. Who should skip it? Those seeking dark, heavy, or daring compositions. Unforsaken is a simple, honest pleasure, and sometimes that is exactly the point. 🌴

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