Fragrances inspired by Black Eau de Toilette

The original Black Kenneth Cole
Inspired by Craze Noir Armaf
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Our verdict

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Our verdict

Kenneth Cole Black and Armaf Craze Noir share similar scent profiles, but differ significantly in their execution and perceived inspirations.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 13 notes, including Amber

The main difference

Adds basil and cedar, drops almond and bergamot

Choose Craze Noir when

You want a stronger, longer-lasting fragrance.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 24 notes, including Musk, Ginger, Amber

The main difference

Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops basil and incense

What they share

Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Cedar

The main difference

Adds amber and basil, drops aldehydes and ambergris

What they share

Shares 1 of its 13 notes, including Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and basil, drops ambergris and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Musk, Nutmeg, Ginger

The main difference

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber and basil

What they share

Shares 6 of its 23 notes, including Musk, Lotus, Nutmeg

The main difference

Adds bergamot and calone, drops basil and ginger

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Violet Leaf, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds basil and cedar, drops bergamot and lavender

What they share

Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Ginger

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amber and basil

Scent profile

Black EDT the original Craze Noir EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Kenneth Cole. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.