SARAH BAKER has landed at IndieScents, "ISN'T THAT PEACHY!"
The House of Kerosene is the brainchild of John Pegg. Pegg was born and raised in St. Clair, Michigan, about an hour north of Detroit. As Pegg says, "Where I'm from, if you didn't work in the automobile field, you were most likely unemployed. While each factory may produce a different car part, every factory was exactly the same: production and numbers. To get out of that scene, I learned how to paint and wrench on motorcycles. As I worked, I loved the scent of dirt, grease, oil and sometimes blood from a busted knuckle. I've always been captivated by scents: gasoline, stamped steel, plastic, trees, and earth."
After smelling everything he could get his nose on, Pegg created the House of Kerosene, with the goal to create fragrances that are raw, unique, and approachable. And the rest, as they say, is history. Currently, the House of Kerosene has a catalogue of 11 fragrances.
Pegg also put his painting talents to work, and his factory-production background came in handy. Each Kerosene bottle is painted with high-quality automotive paint and clearcoat. Pegg likens it to if a shiny, classic Ford collided with perfume, as songs by The Cure resonated out of the tiny speakers from the clunky 8-track player.
Hailing from Michigan, which is frigid about seven months of the year, Pegg says he's "naturally attracted" to warm notes like amber, woods, and spices. And these notes frequently do appear in his fragrant creations.
As Pegg say, "I'm a simple person, but my scents won't be."
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Rosa Raimunda emerges as a fragrant ode to the captivating narratives of the Spanish cinematic gem, Volver. Inspired by the kaleidoscope of colors that define each female character in the film, this...
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Cornwall Rose is inspired by the picturesque garden of perfumer Prin Lomros's sister. It's nestled in the heart of Cornwall, England, where the land meets the sea in a stunning display of natural...
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Fleur de Lune is a fragrance that transports you to a celestial realm where the moon’s gentle radiance illuminates a garden of blooming flowers. It captures the essence of moonlit nights, combining...
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Autumn Tea and Yuzu Vanilla is a captivating perfume that weaves together the essence of autumn and the irresistible allure of yuzu and vanilla. It paints a sensorial portrait of a serene autumnal...
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Sweet Muskmelon is an exquisite olfactory creation of nature’s sweetness and exotic allure. Opening with the succulent and juicy top note of ripe muskmelon, it immediately envelopes you in its...
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Inspired by François Ozon’s evocative film Été 85 (Summer of 85), Câlin d’Été unfolds like a sun-drenched memory of first love,
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Concrete Forest transports you to the heart of Tokyo’s urban landscape, where the juxtaposition of nature and city life creates a unique harmony. It's an olfactory journey that embodies the spirit of...
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Muscat Jasmine Tea is a refreshing and uplifting fragrance that captures the essence of summer in a single bottle. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin, and lemon zest, invigorating the...
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Imagine a lively market in Thailand, where the air is fragrant with the scents of exotic fruits and blooming flowers. Stalls burst with colours. “Red Lime Soda” is inspired by the beloved Thai...
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The caramel-oud that's worth its weight in gold Gold Spot’s inspiration comes from the gilded heyday of Hollywood. The gold spot is what lighting technicians called that perfect spot
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Sparkling tidepools, songs of glistening mermaids. A sense of the ocean permeates all layers of this alluring, aquatic fragrance. Inspired by Botticelli’
