37 community ratings

Cool Contrast (Eau de Toilette)

2018MenModern

6.8/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

Otto Kern Cool Contrast Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, green apple and black pepper, then moves through lavender and vetiver.

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How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Cool Contrast (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

The opening is cool, with aquatic notes and green apple, while black pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, violet leaf, lavender and cardamom bring out the floral and green side. The base rests on vetiver and cashmeran for a woody footing, and vanilla sweetens it slightly.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings. It reads clearly masculine.