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

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Mankind Hero by Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole· 2016· Eau de Toilette

Mankind Hero

8.3310Typically ~$26

Coriander seed and italian lemon up top, drying down to amberwood and coumarin. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

SweetFreshSyntheticGourmandSpicy

Perfumer: Stephen Nilsen, Jennifer Mullarkey

Scent profile

Top notes

Coriander seed Italian lemon

Heart notes

Plum wood Clary sage Lavender Vanilla

Base notes

Amberwood Coumarin

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

94%

Spring

84%

Summer

71%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

94%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

100%

Date

91%

Club

69%

Formal

70%

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

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Yves de Sistelle· 2015

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Black

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Signature

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Sport

53%