Black by Kenneth Cole is an eau de toilette that opens on mandarin orange, water mint and ginger and settles into musk, violet leaf and suede. It reads mostly warm, green and clean on our scent profile, at a moderate strength. Its least common notes on our list are lotus and incense, in the woody family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 81%
1.Givenchy
Gentlemen OnlyVery similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2013
Both have musk, violet leaf and incense.
Price at retailer
- 66%
2.Versace
Pour Homme Dylan BlueSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have musk, violet leaf and incense.
From $105 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 65%
3.Calvin Klein
Euphoria MenSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2006
Both have suede, amber and cedar.
Price at retailer
- 64%
4.Calvin Klein
ObsessionSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1986
Both have musk, amber and nutmeg.
From $115 for 118 ml (4 oz)
- 64%
5.Yves Saint Laurent
YSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2017
Both have musk, violet leaf and incense.
From $99 for 45 ml (1.5 oz)
- 63%
6.Dolce & Gabbana
Light Blue pour HommeSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2007
Both have musk, incense and mandarin.
From $115 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 63%
7.Azzaro
Eau de ToiletteSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1978
Both have musk, amber and cedar.
Price at retailer
- 62%
8.Dior
FahrenheitSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1988
Both have cedar, nutmeg and mandarin.
From $115 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 60%
9.Nautica
ClassicSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have musk, amber and cedar.
Price at retailer
- 59%
10.Davidoff
Cool WaterSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1988
Both have musk and amber.
Price at retailer
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