Kenneth Cole 2016 EDP
Black Bold
Kenneth Cole Black Bold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Harry Frémont. Black Bold opens with Mandarin, Ginger, Basil, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cedar, Lotus, Nutmeg, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Suede, Woody Notes, and Violet Leaf. Kenneth Cole's Black Bold carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.
A fresh, clean powerhouse for the price, Black Bold might struggle to live up to its name in some areas, but delivers a crowd-pleasing scent profile that's perfect for everyday wear. The community is split on its performance, but united on its appealing aroma.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Energetic
- Modern
- Bold
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and green profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as many users attested to its versatility in these settings. While some praise its longevity and sillage, reviews also highlight it as an 'intimate scent' with moderate projection, making it adaptable but perhaps not a showstopper for formal events. It's often singled out for warmer weather, boosting its suitability for casual and sport usage.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Eugenol
Other declarable allergens
- Spearmint
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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