Pretty Machine Kerosene 2013

This fragrance is highly underrated and stands apart from other Kerosene DNA scents. It opens with a clean, subtly soapy note that’s fresh and comforting. Then comes a beautiful Linden with a touch of citrus—crisp, natural, and never overly sweet—instantly evoking the Linden tree from my childhood home on cool summer nights. Linden is notoriously difficult to extract; it takes a huge number of flowers to capture its delicate aroma, which makes this note even more remarkable. If you’re not a fan of white or yellow florals, this one might not be for you.