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Black Bold by Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole· 2016

Black Bold

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

Basil Ginger Mandarin orange Water mint

Heart notes

Cedar leaf Lotus Nutmeg Smoke

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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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%

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

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Sport

68%