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Intensity by Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole· 2018

Intensity

8.179Typically ~$30

Mostly cardamom and pink pepper, warmed by coffee absolute. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodySpicyLeatheryEarthyPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Pink pepper White leather

Heart notes

Nutmeg Saffron Tobacco

Base notes

Coffee absolute Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

92%

Spring

58%

Summer

37%

Fall

100%

Day

80%

Night

100%

Where

Office

78%

Casual

84%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

90%

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

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Sport

29%