2012
Copper Skies
John PeggThe nose · 5 fragrances · also made Unknown Pleasures (2013)Portrait →

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Kerosene  ·  Sold as unisex

Copper Skies

The cozy warmth of an autumn evening spent in a well-lit, wood-paneled room with the scent of beeswax candles and smoldering tobacco.

3.88503 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
warm spicyambertobaccobeeswaxanimalichoney
Copper Skies

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting61% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak7%
Moderate29%
Long lasting33%
Eternal28%
SillageModerate58% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate35%
Strong31%
Enormous28%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine46%
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Unisex52%
♀
Feminine2%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2012 by the indie line Kerosene, Copper Skies is a Woody Aromatic creation by perfumer John Pegg. This fragrance opens with warm spices and honey, creating an inviting warmth that sets the stage for its deeper layers. At its heart lies beeswax, amber, and tobacco, which blend to form a rich, slightly smoky base that feels both comforting and intriguingly complex. The animalic notes add depth, making Copper Skies a scent that is both earthy and sophisticated.

How to wear it

Two sprays are sufficient — the warm spices and honey top notes open up quickly but fade after about an hour. The woody base carries it through the day, so layer accordingly for a more extended wear.

Fig. 01 — Copper Skies, Kerosene

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03 · The nose

John Pegg

Grease, dirt, and Kerosene

John Pegg is an American perfumer born and raised in St. Clair, Michigan, who grew up drawn to painting and motorcycles rather than the area's dominant automobile industry, developing a fondness for the scents of dirt, grease, and oil.

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Designer Kerosene

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.88/ 5 · 503 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love36%
Like37%
OK8%
Dislike17%
Hate2%
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