Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Follow by Kerosene Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Follow by Kerosene is an oriental fragrance centred on a rich blend of coffee, vanilla, and maple syrup, layered with warm tonka beans, amber, and benzoin. It offers a sweet yet smoky gourmand experience with resinous depth. Those drawn to Follow should focus on fragrances that balance sweet gourmand notes with resinous and warm orientals, especially those featuring coffee and vanilla alongside amber or benzoin.
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DRUNK MAPLE by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- coffee
- davana
- maple syrup
- rum
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Alex Lee
Maple syrup. Aged rum. Pure indulgence. This isn't just a scent – it's a decadent escape. Wear it, and see where the night takes you.
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Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £170.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
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Cafe by J-Scent £122.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A poetic coffee perfume, conjuring the charms of a mid-century coffee shop in the Showa era. The contrast of the bitterness of roasted coffee beans and the sweetness of orange blossom supplies the sparkle, before the caramalised drydown of musky vanilla brings the mmmmm!
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £115.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans £150.00
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- Key notes:
- civet
- coffee
- jungle foliage accord
- oud
- vanilla
The lush Indonesian rainforest is home to the palm civet, a small mammal that eats coffee beans which, once excreted, are harvested for their malty flavour. Kopi Luwak is inspired by this connoisseur’s beverage, with rich coffee notes mingling with animalic civet. Incense and oud underscore the fermented darkness, with dark amber and aged vanilla adding a sweaty sweetness.
Stone Cap: 100% Picasso quartz
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Sadonaso by Nasomatto £130.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
The nuzzle of overripe inner thighs, the niff of a tangy undercarriage. Tobacco and tonka beans haze up this intimate scenario with dusty delight. You can smell coffee on those kisses.
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Vietnamese Coffee by d'Annam £130.00
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- Key notes:
- chocolate
- coffee
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
This eau de parfum honours Vietnam's signature brew. Crafted from dark-roasted Robusta beans, which exude a bold, caramel-chocolate richness and a pronounced bitterness, it harmonizes deliciously with creamy condensed milk. Topped with ice, it becomes the iconic drink known as "Cà Phê Sữa Đá", the perfect way to start the day for most Vietnamese. This perfume interpretation is such an uncanny smell hologram, you won’t know whether to sniff or swallow!
About Follow by Kerosene
- How does Follow by Kerosene differ from these fragrances?
- Follow focuses on a balanced oriental gourmand combining coffee, vanilla, maple syrup, tonka beans, amber, and benzoin. Many similar fragrances highlight some shared notes but vary in additional elements such as fruitiness, spiciness, smokiness, or woodiness, resulting in different overall characters.
- Are these fragrances better for everyday wear compared to Follow?
- Wearability depends on personal preference; some fragrances here are fresher or cleaner, such as 502 Iris Cartagena or Cafe, which might suit daytime better. Others with richer or animalic notes like Kopi Luwak or Drunk Maple may be more suited to evening or special occasions.
- What notes should I focus on if I enjoy Follow by Kerosene?
- Concentrate on fragrances featuring coffee and vanilla as core accords, combined with sweet or resinous notes like maple syrup, tonka beans, amber, or benzoin. Variations in spices, woods, or smoky elements can offer new but related experiences.