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kenneth-cole Black Bold
Kenneth Cole

Black Bold

Fresh
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
EDP · 2016 · mens

Kenneth Cole's Black Bold is a 2016 eau de parfum that takes a straightforward approach to masculine fragrance, steering clear of unnecessary complexity in favor of accessible appeal.

The opening leads with ginger, nutmeg, and a bright hit of mandarin orange and mint, creating an immediate spicy-aromatic impression. The heart softens slightly with lotus and tea notes alongside the continuing ginger and nutmeg, while suede adds a subtle tactile element. The base is restrained, anchored by patchouli and suede with nutmeg lingering from above. The overall profile is warm and spicy with a woody undertone, never venturing into heavy or overly sweet territory.

Black Bold works best for someone seeking a straightforward spicy-aromatic with subtle leather and woody notes, ideal for everyday wear when you want something present but not demanding. It aligns with The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader DNA profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
60%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
80%
Patchouli
44%
Earthy
44%
Powdery
62%
Warm Spicy
72%
Spicy
100%
Leather
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Lotus
Lotus
Serene, aquatic, and faintly sweet, lotus sits between a water lily and a white floral, with a cool, meditative quality. It's simultaneously clean and warm, suggesting the scent of still water and temple incense. Frequently found in Asian-influenced and spa-inspired fragrances for its calm, contemplative character.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Mate
Mate
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Lotus
Lotus
Serene, aquatic, and faintly sweet, lotus sits between a water lily and a white floral, with a cool, meditative quality. It's simultaneously clean and warm, suggesting the scent of still water and temple incense. Frequently found in Asian-influenced and spa-inspired fragrances for its calm, contemplative character.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Suede
Suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Suede
Suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The SensualistBest match88% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
Fresh60%Aromatic100%Woody80%Patchouli44%Earthy44%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDP

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What does kenneth-cole Black Bold smell like? +
Kenneth Cole's Black Bold is a 2016 eau de parfum that takes a straightforward approach to masculine fragrance, steering clear of unnecessary complexity in favor of accessible appeal. The opening leads with ginger, nutmeg, and a bright hit of mandarin orange and mint, creating an immediate spicy-aromatic impression. The heart softens slightly with lotus and tea notes alongside the continuing ginger and nutmeg, while suede adds a subtle tactile element. The base is restrained, anchored by patchouli and suede with nutmeg lingering from above. The overall profile is warm and spicy with a woody undertone, never venturing into heavy or overly sweet territory. Black Bold works best for someone seeking a straightforward spicy-aromatic with subtle leather and woody notes, ideal for everyday wear when you want something present but not demanding. It aligns with The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader DNA profiles.
What are the notes in kenneth-cole Black Bold? +
Top: Ginger, Lotus, Mandarin Orange, Mate, Mint, Nutmeg. Heart: Ginger, Lotus, Nutmeg, Suede, Tea. Base: Nutmeg, Patchouli, Suede.
What fragrance family is Black Bold? +
kenneth-cole Black Bold belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like kenneth-cole Black Bold? +
Based on shared notes, New Brand Extasia (Patchouli, Suede, Nutmeg, Ginger), New Brand Extasia Black men (Patchouli, Suede, Nutmeg, Ginger), New Brand Extasia Goldy Women (Patchouli, Suede, Nutmeg, Ginger), New Brand Extasia men (Patchouli, Suede, Nutmeg, Ginger), New Brand Extasia Prestige Women (Patchouli, Suede, Nutmeg, Ginger) may smell similar to Black Bold.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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