Black

Black by Kenneth Cole, released in 2004 and composed by Amandine Clerc-Marie, is a soft white-floral bouquet rather than the dark scent its name suggests. Everyone describes it as floral; a minority also find it woody, musky, ambery or citrusy.

It opens with citrus and violet, a brief fresh, slightly powdery start. The heart is a crowd of white flowers: jasmine and tuberose for creamy richness, lily of the valley for a dewy green freshness, magnolia for a cool softness, and iris for powder. None of them dominates, so it reads as a general floral impression rather than a single bloom. The base is sandalwood, amber and musk, a smooth, lightly warm cushion that keeps the flowers close.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, and projection is usually moderate or intimate. Spring and autumn share the seasonal votes, and day and night are almost level, so it is not tied to one occasion. It suits someone who likes a classic, uncomplicated floral that stays polite and wears easily.

Black — unisex fragrance by Kenneth Cole (released 2004). Top notes: Violet, Citruses. Heart notes: White Flowers, Tuberose, Jasmine, Hiacynth, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lotus, Ylang-Ylang, Iris. Base notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database