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

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Kenneth Cole· 2016

Black Bold

Name: Black Bold by Kenneth Cole
Brand: Kenneth Cole
Rating: 8.3 (289 reviews)

8.3289Typically ~$30

Mostly basil and ginger, warmed by black woods. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshCitrusFloralWoodyLeathery

Perfumer: Harry Frémont, Firmenich

Scent profile

Top notes

BasilGingerMandarin orangeWater mint

Heart notes

Cedar leafLotusNutmegSmoke

Base notes

Black woodsBlond woodsMusk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

86%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

99%

Day

100%

Night

76%

Where

Office

95%

Casual

100%

Date

87%

Club

58%

Formal

85%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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