Kerosene Follow: released in 2016, coffee, amber and vanilla, about 7h on skin, projection 10/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Kerosene Follow dupe we found is Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict — 91% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Kerosene Follow dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Kerosene Follow | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict | 91% | about $50* (−67%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Qahwa | 86% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | ALREHAB PERFUMES French Coffee | 85% | about $15 (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Akro Awake | 85% | about $180* (+20%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Gourmand Coffee | 82% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the intensely roasted coffee bean and sweet amber profile of Kerosene Follow, delivering a rich and cozy warmth.
It shares its coffee, warm spicy and sweet accords with Kerosene Follow, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,656 community ratings.
Delivers a heavy dose of dark roast coffee and warm spices, moving in similar aromatic territory to Kerosene Follow.
It shares its warm spicy, coffee and amber accords with Kerosene Follow, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 249 community ratings.
A sweet, milky brew of espresso and vanilla that captures a similar gourmand spirit to Kerosene Follow at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its coffee, warm spicy and sweet accords with Kerosene Follow, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 920 community ratings.
A vibrant espresso-forward scent that shares the rich, bitter coffee bean heart found in Kerosene Follow.
It shares its warm spicy and coffee accords with Kerosene Follow, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,433 community ratings.
Blends dark coffee notes with a sweet sugary base, offering a softer wear that recalls Kerosene Follow.
It shares its coffee, warm spicy and amber accords with Kerosene Follow, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 380 community ratings.
ALREHAB PERFUMES French Coffee, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Kerosene Follow.
Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Kerosene Follow.
Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict saves you about $145 a year against Kerosene Follow. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Kerosene Follow notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.