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Black by Kenneth Cole — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Kenneth Cole· 2003· After Shave

Black

Name: Black by Kenneth Cole
Brand: Kenneth Cole
Rating: 7.66 (882 reviews)

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 orangeBasilWater mintGinger

Heart notes

LotusCedarFrankincenseNutmeg

Base notes

AmberViolet leaf

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

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%

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Sport

68%