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Black by Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole· 2003· After Shave

Black

7.7882Typically ~$18

Mostly mandarin orange and basil, warmed by amber. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

FreshSpicySynthetic

Perfumer: Harry Frémont, Sabine de Tscharner

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Basil Water mint Ginger

Heart notes

Lotus Cedar Frankincense Nutmeg

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

91%

Spring

97%

Summer

89%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

83%

Where

Office

93%

Casual

100%

Date

88%

Club

66%

Formal

82%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

68%