Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe — cheaper alternatives

Kerosene Sweetly Known: released in 2020, warm spicy, caramel and vanilla, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe?

The closest Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee — 85% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Kerosene Sweetly Known dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Kerosene Sweetly KnownProjection
1Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee85%about $40 (−82%)7h vs 8h8/10
2Kerosene Winter of '9982%about $55* (−76%)7h vs 8h7/10
3Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo80%about $45* (−80%)7h vs 8h7/10
4Lush Cardamom Coffee78%about $80 (−64%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Jousset Parfums Gourmand Bakhoor77%about $170 (−24%)7h vs 8h8/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee — 85% scent match

    Evokes the sugary, buttery warmth of Kerosene Sweetly Known, featuring a rich profile of melted caramel and soft spices.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Kerosene Sweetly Known, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 685 community ratings.

  2. Kerosene Winter of '99 — 82% scent match

    Shares the rich, cozy sweetness found in Kerosene Sweetly Known, leaning into deep, comforting gourmand notes.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Kerosene Sweetly Known, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 519 community ratings.

  3. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Salvatore Ferragamo — 80% scent match

    Brings a similar sweet, creamy decadence reminiscent of Kerosene Sweetly Known, anchored by rich, warm undertones.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Kerosene Sweetly Known, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

  4. Lush Cardamom Coffee — 78% scent match

    Explores a similar spiced warmth as Kerosene Sweetly Known, blending rich aromatics with a cozy, inviting sweetness.

    It shares its warm spicy and aromatic accords with Kerosene Sweetly Known, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 871 community ratings.

  5. Jousset Parfums Gourmand Bakhoor — 77% scent match

    Delivers an intense, sugary profile that echoes the heavy burnt-sugar character of Kerosene Sweetly Known.

    It shares its caramel and sweet accords with Kerosene Sweetly Known, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 354 community ratings.

Which Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe is cheapest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Kerosene Sweetly Known.

Which Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe lasts longest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Kerosene Sweetly Known.

Which Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe is closest to the original?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee saves you about $270 a year against Kerosene Sweetly Known. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Kerosene Sweetly Known dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Kerosene Sweetly Known notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-12.