Kenneth Cole 2013 EDT

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Mankind

by Claude Dir

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Kenneth Cole Mankind is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Claude Dir. Mankind opens with Cardamom, Ginger, Pineapple, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Kenneth Cole's Mankind carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Mankind is a cheap and cheerful crowd-pleaser for those who like a mass-appealing fresh, woody scent, but it won't impress anyone seeking originality. Many point to similarities with YSL L'Homme and Abercrombie Fierce, making it a safe choice with acceptable performance, especially for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Energetic
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Mankind Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and woody profile, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym. It's often recommended for office use due to its non-offensive nature, and several users find it appropriate for dates while acknowledging its lack of uniqueness for formal settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

About

Opens with an energetic burst of juicy pineapple, brightened by spicy ginger and cardamom, with a subtle herbal edge from tarragon. It quickly transitions into a warm, inviting heart of cedar and vetiver, spiced up with cinnamon. The dry-down settles into a smooth, musky blend of sandalwood and oakmoss, softened by creamy tonka bean, leaving a clean, woody trail.

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