The Perfume Library

33 perfumes

Black (Eau de Toilette)

Kenneth Cole · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's scent built around water mint, ginger and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Azzaro Chrome have a close profile. The top opens cool and lightly spiced with water mint, ginger, basil and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, frankincense, cedar and lotus give it a woody backbone. The base of violet leaf, musk and amber softens it and leaves a clean, synthetic finish.

Black for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Black for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around violet, lotus and jasmine. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and spring is the season it leans towards most, followed by fall and summer. It sits closest to daily, leisure and office wear, with some votes for evening and nights out too. It opens with violet and citrus fruits for a fresh start. The heart is a crowd of white florals: lotus, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, musk and amber underneath settle it into a soft, woody, powdery finish, with green and sweet touches along the way. Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum and Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

R.S.V.P. (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Kenneth Cole · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole R.S.V.P. Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh, spicy opening of grapefruit, pepper and lavender through iris and cedar into vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit sharpened by pepper, softened by lavender. The heart of iris, cedar and orchid sets a floral, woody ground. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood, patchouli and sandalwood bring a woody, faintly oriental warmth, with a sweet, synthetic touch running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and place it in leisure, daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Lanoé No. 4 and Amouage Ciel Man share a close profile.

Reaction (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Reaction Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance built on grapefruit, apple and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. It is a light scent: longevity and sillage are both rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. The citrus and apple opening gives way to lily of the valley and watermelon, which add a green, sweet, floral touch. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base. The overall impression is clean and soft, with a slightly synthetic edge. Bogner Fire＋Ice Man and Vera Wang Look have a close profile.

Vintage Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Vintage Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green, spicy streak and a woody, faintly smoky finish. It opens with grapefruit, lime, white pepper and green notes, which give a bright, sharp first impression. In the heart come sandalwood, tequila and lavender, and the scent settles onto a woody base of oak, musk and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as a men's fragrance. Davidoff Cool Water and SEINZ. Classic have a close profile.

Connected - Kenneth Cole Reaction

6.0

Kenneth Cole · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenneth Cole Connected - Kenneth Cole Reaction is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built around violet leaf, apple and mandarin; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, apple, Brazilian mandarin orange and persimmon, giving a lightly fruity freshness. The heart brings lemon, cardamom and clary sage, adding a spicy, slightly green coolness. The base settles on tobacco, driftwood, moss and mahogany wood, and an aquatic, synthetic feel runs through the whole scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It suits leisure, office and daytime wear far more than nights out. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Signature (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Signature Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with floral and green touches, and it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom, pimento and violet, so the citrus freshness meets a little spice. In the heart, water lily, marine notes and orris root lead, with espresso staying in the background. The base of amber, gaiac wood, papyrus and patchouli adds a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it is made for men.

White (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Kenneth Cole

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole White Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with fruity sweetness and a powdery, creamy softness, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Freesia, plum and mandarin orange keep the opening fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris and orchid add a floral weight, while vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into a powdery creaminess. Burberry Body Eau de Parfum and Puma Flowing Woman have a close profile.

Mankind (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Kenneth Cole · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Mankind Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure. The top notes are cardamom, ginger, pineapple and tarragon, with the fresh and fruity accords leading. The heart of vetiver, cinnamon and cedar adds a spicy, woody backbone. The base of cashmere wood, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and oakmoss softens and rounds it off. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, followed by the office. Dior Higher Energy and Hugo Boss Boss in Motion have a close profile.

Mankind Hero (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Kenneth Cole · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero Eau de Toilette is a masculine fougère that opens with Italian lemon and coriander seed, then softens into lavender and vanilla. The top is fresh and citrusy, with Italian lemon and coriander seed adding a light spice. In the heart, lavender, clary sage, vanilla and plum wood turn it sweeter, floral and creamy. White moss, musk, amberwood and coumarin carry the base, leaving a powdery, woody finish. Aquatic and fruity touches run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, though evening, night out and business also get votes. Chanel Boy and Zara Night pour Homme II have a close profile.

Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Kenneth Cole · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that balances an aquatic, fruity feel with a woody base. The top is mandarin orange, lemon, Italian bergamot and pineapple, with elemi resin adding a slightly resinous edge to the bright opening. In the heart, mint, ginger and lavender bring spice and coolness side by side. The base of musk, cedarwood and ambrox softens everything and settles it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office and sport next; few choose it for evenings. It reads clearly masculine.

Reaction T-Shirt

6.5

Kenneth Cole · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters point to daytime and leisure use, with sport and business trailing behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. The top is a fruity burst of apple, pear, passion fruit and watermelon. The heart turns airy and lightly aromatic with gin tonic, juniper berry and lavender. White musk, cotton and sandalwood close it in the base, leaving a soft, powdery, clean feel. Dumont Nitro Red and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Reaction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her Eau de Parfum pairs kiwi, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange with lily of the valley and violet, a light feminine scent for spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and work. Many call its character feminine, others modern. It opens with kiwi, watermelon and citrus, fresh and fruity. The heart carries lily of the valley, violet and white orchid, sweet and floral. Musk, vetiver and white amber keep the base soft and simple.

Copper Black

8.2

Kenneth Cole · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kenneth Cole Copper Black is a spicy, smoky fragrance for men that opens with ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf and settles into bourbon whiskey, black leather and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum and Roberto Ugolini Casentino have a close profile. The top notes of ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf give a fruity, slightly sharp start. In the heart, bourbon whiskey, cardamom and black leather bring out the spice and smoke. The base of tonka bean, gaiac wood and vanilla leaves a sweet, woody, oriental finish.

Kenneth Cole for Him

7.6

Kenneth Cole · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kenneth Cole for Him is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus and sea salt; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, though the votes are few, so these figures give only a rough idea. Its value for money is rated highly. It reads as a masculine fragrance. It opens with citrus fruits, sea salt and mineral notes for a bright start. Jasmine and ginger sit in the heart, the ginger adding a spicy warmth. White amber and woods form a soft, woody base. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background among the accords.

Kenneth Cole New York Women

6.0

Kenneth Cole · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Kenneth Cole New York Women is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that opens on cinnamon, mandarin orange and cardamom; it has been discontinued. The opening of cinnamon, mandarin orange, blackcurrant and cardamom gives a citrusy, fruity spice. In the heart, lily, jasmine and gardenia carry the floral side, while leather, mahogany and pepper add a dry, leathery edge. The base of nutmeg, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settles into something sweet, oriental and chypre-leaning. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is described as a women's fragrance. Moresque Scirocco and Diesel Fuel for Life Femme have a close profile.

Black Bold

7.4

Kenneth Cole · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenneth Cole Black Bold is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of mandarin orange, ginger and basil against darker, woody notes such as smoke, cedar leaf and suede. The opening is led by mandarin orange and ginger, while basil and water mint add a green coolness to the citrus. In the heart, smoke, cedar leaf and nutmeg come in, with lotus softening the edges. The base settles on blond and black woods, musk and suede. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and slightly leathery, with a sweet streak underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this. It reads masculine. Value for money is rated high. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Mandarin and Stetson All American have a close profile.

Mankind Legacy (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Kenneth Cole · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Mankind Legacy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with clary sage, mandarin orange and nutmeg, then moves into fir balsam, pink pepper and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only indicative. Value for money scores high. Made for men, it wears comfortably as an everyday scent. The opening pairs the bright citrus freshness of mandarin and clary sage with nutmeg's spice. Toward the heart, fir balsam adds a cool green edge and pink pepper a light bite. In the base, Atlas cedar, amyris and vetiver give it a dry, woody footing, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it light.

Kenneth Cole for Her

7.8

Kenneth Cole · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenneth Cole for Her is a fresh, floral women's perfume softened by powdery, creamy sweetness, suited to spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. It opens bright with pink peony, lemon and carrot seed. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, violet and jasmine. In the base, heliotrope, musk and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it into a soft, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good, though that rests on a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It is made for women. Kayali Musk | 12 and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Intensity

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kenneth Cole Intensity opens with pink pepper, cardamom and white leather, a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent. Intensity has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine and suits men and women alike. It begins with the spice of pink pepper and cardamom against soft white leather. The heart of nutmeg, tobacco and saffron adds an earthy, spicy warmth, and the base of tonka bean, woods and coffee absolute sweetens it into a creamy, powdery finish. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Leather have a close profile.