Fields of Rubus

Let me say this, Kerosene fragrances are nothing if not unique! And that's not a backhanded compliment by any means. Not since I discovered Comme Des Garcons have I encountered a fragrance house which produced such "outside the square" scents. I guess that's the advantage John Pegg enjoys in being a "indie" perfumer, if I may put it that way? As such, he's not burdened with the kind of baggage that many in the industry seem to be, thus freeing himself up to be truly avant garde. Also, being answerable primarily just to himself,rather than a structure of corporate masters, must help. Fields Of Rubis is a wonderfully different scent that primarily explores the use of patchouli with complimentary elements of chocolate, raspberry and tobacco. And when I say patchouli, I mean real, down and dirty, patch lover's patchouli, not the kind of cleaned up, air brushed patchouli that we encounter oh so regularly. The note list is more extensive than what I have just listed, but those four elements really stand out to me. If you're expecting a gourmand chocolate/raspberry, you might be a little disappointed. Those notes are striking in the composition, and very loud in the first ten minutes, but they then dry off a bit and just sit wonderfully in the background for me, with the patchouli and tobacco being the upfront stars. There is a vanilla note that floats in and out, which worried me initially, but it is more on the bitter side thankfully and avoids that horrid sweetness that I usually avoid like the plague and may well have proven to be a deal breaker in even a great perfume like this. Honestly, the patchouli note and the tobacco note here are as good as I have encountered anywhere quite frankly. I also get subtle hints of cedar and sandalwood in the dry down, which is an amazing kicker and sets up this fragrance for an outstanding experience. So far I have four Kerosene scents, all of which are entirely different to one another and each one is a seriously delightful surprise and something no one else has even tried to pull off anywhere else. Another great thing is that Kerosene fragrances are very reasonably priced, so your bank account will like you again! Take note also if you are interested, that Kerosene offer a sample set of all their fragrances for next to nothing. If memory serves me correctly, it's 10 x 2ml samples at around $50, which is just a no brainer in my book! Bravo John Pegg & Kerosene! PS: I forgot to add that unlike the other Kerosene fragrances I've used, which all project well and have tenacious longevity, Fields Of Rubis falls down just a touch in this department. It dries down to a skin scent reasonably quickly and whilst it does last, I do prefer scents that have a bit more projection than this one. It's only a slight drawback and it certainly won't put me off wearing it!

What a beautiful scent, I absolutely love this one. I’d say out of the 18 samples I got, I love 7 and like the rest. So I only got 7 full bottles. I sold this one because it just didn’t last long on me. Half hour does not justify the price imho. It is a beautiful unique scent that I love, but it’s gone all too fast. I don’t know what he did to his scents because they USED TO BE very strong and so worth the money. But this years scents are all weak. The samples I ordered this year are but a ghost of the ones from years ago. I realize every perfume house eventually reformulates their fragrances but this is butchering it. This is 25% of what Fields Of Rubus used to be. It makes me very sad. I would rather he up the price by even $50 and keep it as strong as it used to be. But he chose to butcher it and keep it the same price and for that, I will not be repurchasing any more of Kerosene’s frags when my bottles are finished. I even used one of those perfume primers that work great on other perfumes, it barely did anything for this one. It maybe lasted a half hour longer with the primer. Still unacceptable. He used to be a reviewer, he KNOWS better. He knows the frustration we all have with perfumers reformulating and weakening their perfumes. He has no excuse. What he did was pure greed. I hope he learns his lesson when ppl stop buying his watered down frags. These perfumers never learn til u hit them in the pocketbook. Let’s hit him in the pocketbook. He can not be allowed to get away with this . Pisses me off! Another perfumer sold out.

Nothing I can add to Scentzilla's TERRIFIC review. It has captivated me since I first smelled it and don't take the smell out of the bottle put it on your skin. Raw patchouli, sweet thick, jammy rasberries and though not mentioned I get a little dirty musk. So for me the notes are: Apple+Patchouli+Rasberry+Musk. I don't know much about the notes above so I will only speak from my experience. It opens with this unique apple+patchouli combo (and the first of its kind as I know) then the apple subsides and the rasberry comes in and that combination is so good it is unreal. The Patchouli stops the rasberry from becoming high school girl fruity and overly foody and the Rasberry takes the rough edges off of a dirty patchouli note (as Scentzilla points out this ain't the recent patchouli folks) keeping it from headshop but it does not tiptoe at all. Patchouli fans will love this one. Great job again. This guy is special and takes risks that many perfumers steer clear of. I may dedicate a shelf to the entire line!

I've been smelling the Kerosene samples in my tin blindly and this one is fantastic. I haven't smelled too many feminine fragrances but this one doesn't smell like any I have smelled before. I got a juicy, red fruit first that I struggled to identify. I thought it might be something like apple, watermelon, or fig. I also picked up on the vanilla and woody notes but they're not at the forefront like the fruits are for me. I didn't guess tobacco and had to read the note breakdown to smell it. This fragrance to me smells like walking in an outdoor market with plenty of fruit stands. I could see this fragrance fitting a playful, adventurous woman. John did a great job balancing the vibrancy of the fruits with the smoothness of tobacco and wood. So far I've liked every Kerosene sample I've smelled but this one is in the top two. Can't wait to see about the others.

Intoxicating as a patchouli lover who also enjoys raspberries, plums, black currants and blackberries mixed in with my earthy, wet patchouli. Fields of rubus is a masterful blend of patchouli and raspberry with a hint of ashy smoke, cream and warm gourmand notes. This is a scent that reminds me of raspberry bushes in eastern europe - collecting baskets full of ripe raspberries to later make into a syrup. Sticky, sweet but never cloying. Very creamy, warm, sweet but with a hint of freshness. The earthy patchouli rounds up all the sweetness and adds in sophistication, veering away from hippy territory (for me). This has a very natural quality to it unlike a lot of synthetic fruit fumes. Very long lasting with large sillage. A must try, another instant kerosene love.

First blast of sweet luscious musky ripe raspberries and rich chocolate. I want to eat my arm! There's a brightness there too; looking through the notes, and it must be the apple. It's crisp and light like a palate cleanser and doesn't allow the scent to get too heavy and dark. After a minute, the tobacco and woods come to play, aromatic and brown. Overall, a winning scent! Unisex and I'd say would work for all weather except for a hot summer day but I think the sweet raspberries would beg to differ. 6+ hours later: Sadly, this did not last on my skin past 2 hours. Too bad, because I would have bought this. On the other hand, the price isn't exorbitant either.. hmm...

I really enjoy this fragrance a lot.. The raspberry is there but it is well blended and not cloying or overly sweet. . This is one of my favorites from kerosenes line. When you first spray it, it comes off a little harsh, but GIVE IT A LITTLE TIME. It dries down and everything starts meshing really well together.. The longevity is really great, and the projection is moderate. Def an awesome fragrance.. But I repeat let this dry down a little, don't be to quick to judge it.. This is a common thing with kerosenes fragrances.. they hit you really hard at first and than it mellows out and you can different things out of the fragrance.. His scents are complex

Oh this is a good one! Dark and earthy patchouli playing together with girly and light raspberry - a unique composition indeed. As soon as the heart part arrives I get whiffs of a fantastic tobacco note and what there is not to love? Fields of Rubus has so many faces, it is dark at some times, then switches to being light and crispy with fruits, then goes to the vanilla-tobacco part just to slide back into darkness. It is like a playful kitty with sharp claws. Worth a try and worth a full bottle. Kerosene finally surprised me.

First impression: A friend of mine found a bottle of this discontinued and extremely hard to find 2012 release in London and had it shipped to the states. I think this is the best fragrance I've tried from JP's house. Raspberry, tobacco, plum and patchouli is a fantastic combination and this one sings on my skin. Very complex and feels substantial but not suffocating like some patchouli can be. Really well crafted fragrance that hopefully will be released again. The 3.76 overall rating doesn't do this one justice IMO.

This is an amazingly dirty fruity patchouli monster! I absolutely adore it. It reminds me a lot of Zoologist Bat as the patchouli in this is very earthy, almost damp, and deliciously dirty. I've been savoring the remaining sample I have, as I know this has been discontinued, and I can't find a FB to save my life. MY HUNT BEGINS!!!! Edit- 3/18/26 I ordered 2 bottles of this delicious juice and couldn't be happier!!!

This is the discontinued Kerosene that I felt the need to snatch up before they were all gone. I'm a big lover of patchouli, but not usually a fan of fruitchoulis. This one leans in hard to the earthier/dirtier depths of patchouli and doesn't overdose the sweetness. Smells more natural and crunchy hippie than most fruitchoulis, and that's meant as a compliment. Happy to have added it to the collection.

Earthy, spicy patchouli and woods. I can pick up the fruit notes but as others have said, its not very sweet like most fruity fragrances. Smells like soil and undergrowth plants with some spice mixed in. Reminds me of foraging for wild raspberries. I honestly love it, but keep in mind its not very mass appealing!

This gives me soil notes and I'm not mad at it at all. I actually had been looking for soil notes today and I forgot I had this sample. so well blended. Very soft and cozy! I did a thing and layered with just a dab of TF Neroli Portofino for a wet soil/rain vibe and it’s working very well

Absolutely stunning, a masterpiece, and easily the most underrated scent in the Kerosene line. Dark, earthy raspberry, tobacco, vanilla, and yes: patchouli. This scent is so gorgeous that it will change the mind of any patch hater out there. So glad it's back!

Gorgeous patchouli bomb! I can hear the other notes, but patchouli is by far the most prominent. Dirty, monstrous, very heavy and intense! I love Kerosene fragrances, and this is one of their best releases. So unique, and unusual.

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This is a super interesting scent. Like most Kerosene scents I’ve sampled, it opens loud. Dark fruits and earthy notes hug me with intensity and let up a bit after about an hour. This is where this starts to get really interesting. Top note throughout the life is very much raspberry, but not overly juicy and sweet, more subdued, and restrained. Think raspberry compote or a heavy spiced raspberry tart over fresh fruit or syrup. Earthy notes of heavy patchouli and light tobacco with almost a gentle incenses keep the raspberry from being cloying while a dark earthy musk allows the deep fruit notes to dance in the air. Closer to the skin, the patchouli lingers where the raspberry mutes, while sandalwood gives the undying musks an almost vanilla crème brûlée (with extra brûlée) creaminess that sits close to the skin. As the subtle sweetness wears away, the patchouli and musks linger a bit longer and don’t float to far from the skin. Solid 4-6 hours of performance, with the earthy notes hanging around for about an hour or so extra. This may be one of my favorited Kerosene releases, and as expected, it has a unique take on a very pachouli forward fragrance. I also don’t think this is a scent everyone will enjoy, the way the raspberry and pachouli meet, especially at the opening can be found a bit off putting and “dirt” like to some, and the musks and deep earthy notes can be a bit cloying as well. Very much a love or hate scent, but something worth sampling due to its unique nature alone.

Kerosene is a very original and avant garde nose, he has a knack for painting excellent impressionistic portraits of setting with dazzling realism and fantasy in the realm of scent. This one is a glorious send up of the darker, earthier patchouli fragrances of old with a luscious bowl of raspberries sprinkled over vanilla ice cream on top that should conventionally contrast with each other but don't because of Kerosene's attention to detail in placing the plum and soft tobacco between them in the composition to offset the interplay of the two and create a fuller, more textured palette that quickly calms the scent into a beautiful journey to Central Europe and Southern England when the berries ripen in late summer and the smell of dry leaves and fruit trees with soft woods is common. Fields of Rubus is one of the few fragrances I have come across that smells soft and subtle to the wearer's nose but is omnipotent and incredibly strong and can be picked up two rooms down the hallway by a colleague. This is highly original and leans on very organic notes that all surface during its fascinating evolution. Has a wide range and diversity to its composition in the gourmandish, earthy, soft woods and fruity hues. Longevity on my skin is outstanding at 10-14 hours consistently. Best suited for evening wear in late fall, early winter and early spring when the creamy warm vanilla and raspberry can stretch out a little more over the earthy brown toned base of tobacco and patchouli. A fun wear.

The opening of Fields of Rubus evokes in me the childhood memories of a violently pink Panadol syrup for babies (that'd be paracetamol or acetaminophen for you US heathens). It's this sweet and jammy raspberry with just the barest hint of something slightly herbal/medicinal. Again, so hard to describe but I swear it's that syrup which is somehow stored in my olfactory memory in so much detail. After this unique "Madeleine de Panadol" opening we have distinct notes of patchouli and tobacco appearing relatively quickly. The drydown retains quite a bit of the jammy sweetness and some fruitiness, all on a strong dirty patchouli base that's unlike anything I've ever smelled - now, I'm not a super experienced sniffer but I've been carefully sampling a lot of patchouli-forward fragrances and this one is just... so interesting and unique. Performance-wise: ca 3 hours after one hell of a dramatic opening it's faded to a very intimate scent that sits close to the skin. Still, 8 hours after application there are definite leftover notes of patch and sweetness on me.

This is the only patchouli fragrance I have ever liked. I didn't know patchouli could be soft and smooth like this (it's always so loud and moldy when I've encountered it before). This patchouli smells more woody than like mold or pungent herbs. The fruit is also smooth and soft, not screechy or piercing like I often find. I would have NEVER sampled this fragrance based on the note pyramid but I'm so happy to have tried it out of curiosity. Many Kerosene Fragrances open with a slap that turns to a caress but FIELDS OF RUBUS is soft and silky from the start. And WARM, such a cozy surprise! I'm trying this in the dead of winter, in Alaska and it sings. As it settles the sweet white musk is showcased with just a touch of berries. In feel it reminds me of BLACKMAIL, with the berries peeking through, albeit a much lighter scent story. A very unexpected and rare take on these notes.