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kenneth-cole Hyper Violet
Kenneth Cole

Hyper Violet

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
EDP · womens

Kenneth Cole is an American fashion house known for accessible, design-forward accessories and fragrances that balance contemporary style with wearability. The brand's fragrances reflect this approachable philosophy, offering well-crafted scents without excessive price tags.

Hyper Violet opens with red apple and tangerine, delivering bright, juicy top notes that quickly give way to a lush floral heart. Jasmine sambac, orange blossom, plum blossom, and tuberose create a romantic, slightly creamy floral core with subtle fruity sweetness. The base grounds everything with a warm woody-oriental finish, layering amber, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla bean into a soft, amber-tinged dry-down that lasts well through the day.

This is a well-balanced floral oriental that works for someone who wants florals with substance and warmth, not just prettiness. It's equally suited to office wear or evening occasions, adapting well to different seasons and dress codes. The fruit-forward opening keeps it feeling fresh and modern, while the creamy woody base prevents it from reading as overly sweet. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader profiles, this is worth exploring.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
66%
Fresh
36%
Floral
89%
Jasmine
30%
White Floral
100%
Fruity
90%
Aromatic
33%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
33%
Earthy
33%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
33%
Vanilla
33%
Sweet
99%
Gourmand
33%
Creamy
33%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Red Apple
Red Apple
Tangerine
Tangerine
Bright, sweet, and slightly candied, tangerine sits between mandarin and orange in character, with a juiciness that makes it feel more casual than other citruses. It adds a cheerful, uncomplicated freshness to light fragrances. At its best in transparent, easy-wearing compositions rather than serious, complex ones.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Plum Blossom
Plum Blossom
The flowers of the Japanese and Chinese plum tree bloom in late winter, symbolizing resilience and hope. Plum blossom in perfumery has a subtle, slightly sweet and honeyed character with a clean, cold-air freshness. Less assertive than rose or jasmine, it adds a quiet, contemplative beauty to East Asian-inspired compositions.
Tuberose
Tuberose
One of the most intensely floral natural ingredients in existence, rich, creamy, and almost narcotic in its sweetness. Tuberose is polarizing by design: it's meant to be enveloping, not background. It has rubbery, vanilla-like facets that make it feel both sensual and slightly retro.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood
Clean, dry, and pencil-shaving familiar, cedar brings structure without heaviness. Depending on the variety (Atlas, Virginia, Texas), it can range from slightly sweet and waxy to sharply aromatic. It's a workhorse base note that gives woody fragrances their spine, and it's universally flattering on skin.
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.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Bean
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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Scent Profile
Citrus66%Fresh36%Floral89%Jasmine30%White Floral100%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP

kenneth-cole Hyper Violet— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Hyper Violet is $42.67. Without a coupon the lowest price is $42.67. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic kenneth-cole fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for kenneth-cole Hyper Violet? +
$42.67 at eCosmetics. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $42.67 a good price for Hyper Violet? +
Yes. The current best price is $42.67 and MSRP is $59.95. At $42.67 you save 29% vs retail.
What does kenneth-cole Hyper Violet smell like? +
Kenneth Cole is an American fashion house known for accessible, design-forward accessories and fragrances that balance contemporary style with wearability. The brand's fragrances reflect this approachable philosophy, offering well-crafted scents without excessive price tags. Hyper Violet opens with red apple and tangerine, delivering bright, juicy top notes that quickly give way to a lush floral heart. Jasmine sambac, orange blossom, plum blossom, and tuberose create a romantic, slightly creamy floral core with subtle fruity sweetness. The base grounds everything with a warm woody-oriental finish, layering amber, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla bean into a soft, amber-tinged dry-down that lasts well through the day. This is a well-balanced floral oriental that works for someone who wants florals with substance and warmth, not just prettiness. It's equally suited to office wear or evening occasions, adapting well to different seasons and dress codes. The fruit-forward opening keeps it feeling fresh and modern, while the creamy woody base prevents it from reading as overly sweet. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader profiles, this is worth exploring.
What are the notes in kenneth-cole Hyper Violet? +
Top: Red Apple, Tangerine. Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Plum Blossom, Tuberose. Base: Amber, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla Bean.
What fragrance family is Hyper Violet? +
kenneth-cole Hyper Violet belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like kenneth-cole Hyper Violet? +
Based on shared notes, Nobile 1942 Patchouli Estratto for men (Amber, Patchouli, Orange Blossom, Tangerine), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Nolita (Amber, Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac, Tangerine), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Nolita Limited Edition With Swarovski® Crystals (Amber, Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac, Tangerine), Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Jardin Secret for women (Amber, Patchouli, Tuberose, Tangerine), Nicolai Jardin Secret for women (Amber, Patchouli, Tuberose, Tangerine) may smell similar to Hyper Violet.
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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