Kenneth Cole · 2002
Kenneth Cole New York Men
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
cool citrus, watery breeze, powdery vetiver
Scent Notes
Fresh
Heart
Base
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About This Perfume
Kenneth Cole New York Men by Kenneth Cole is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Kenneth Cole New York Men was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Steve DeMercado. Top notes are Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Black Currant; middle notes are Sea Notes, Pimento, Iris and Lily; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Presented in pair with female edition in 2002, this fragrance carries the rhythm and the life of New York City. It was designed by Steve Demercado. A pleasant opening starts with fresh and sweet notes of tangerine, sparkling lemon, black currant, vetiver and raspberry leaves. The heart is floral with iris and lily, along with marine notes and red pepper. A sensual trace in the base consists of warm sandalwood, amber and musk
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Kenneth Cole is a New York designer-lifestyle brand whose fragrance line is built for the accessible, wearable, urban-professional buyer. The 21 live pieces on Scendira average .96 and skew heavily masculine (14 of 21) with a small feminine + unisex tail. Fresh (14) is by far the dominant family, with Woody (3), Floral, Leather, Gourmand and Clean & Musky rounding out. Prices are attractive: $10.50-$100 (average $53). Standout live pieces: Signature ($85,.23, powdery violet, grapefruit and spiced wood), Hyper Violet ($32.99,.19, fresh red apple, jasmine blooms, soft vanilla), Black Bold ($45.99,.16, bright citrus and mint over smoky cedar), Copper Black ($59.50,.13, smoky bourbon leather with sweet cardamom) and Energy ($23.95,.10, sunlit white flowers over clean musk). The reliable American-designer answer for a fresh-woody men's daily wear under $60.
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