Black Bold

Simply one of the most overlooked and unappreciated "cheapies" out there... The original KC Black is a decent cheapie, but understandable to a degree why it doesn't get much attention. However, it is still good. Even the KC Blue is nice... Very synthetic fresh/fruity aquatic, but damned if it doesn't smell good. Vintage Black is... meh... But passable for sure. Haven't got my nose on KC Black Copper yet... But would have to assume that smells pleasant as well. Anyway... Back to Black Bold. This is a fantastic year-round fragrance, fresh-green-woody style scent, with some great added nuances that set it a part a bit. The Incense, Lotus and Suede are really nice touches and I believe they are amped up from the original Black. It's great for Spring and Fall, but easily something that could be pulled off all year. While it is very fresh and easy to wear, there is something about it that feels just a touch mature... As in, teens and 20's might not like it as much as the Blue or original / other similar fragrances. That could also just be me... This is a "cheapie for life" in my collection... And out of almost 400 fragrances, my 100ml bottle of Black Bold has one of the biggest "dents" in it for sure... Office, casual, could easily dress it up if needed, year round and easily found on discounters and rack stores for very cheap.

Absolutely love this one. In short Black Bold is a more refined and better performing version of the original Kenneth Cole Black from the early 2000's, and I only wish I had picked this up sooner! It definitely lasts a lot longer than the original (even from how I remember it back in the day) especially on clothes. The vibe, the smell and the nostalgia are all intact here, but just brilliantly enhanced, almost as if a niche house like Creed did their own version of it. If you like fresh green easy to wear scent profiles like Green Irish Tweed then definitely check out this little gem. This punches well above its price point and I can also say that this is MUCH better than Vintage Black which I just didn't like. But this right here though, bravo indeed Harry Fremont. Now if they would just do something similar for Kenneth Cole Reaction (another old favorite from the same era) and give that one the same treatment.

This is by far my most complimented scent- it's kind of silly. Past girlfriends call it their favorite. Two nurses at the dentist both wanted it for their husbands. Gifted Black Bold to a friend for his birthday- it's now his wife's favorite. Black Bold is the inspector gadget of layering- it goes with everything. BB + your favorite Aventus-like fragrance is the cheat code (I've been told). Easy to use Spray this like ten-twelve times and chill for 30 before going out. Memeblast it all you like. People have said it's the perfect amount- didn't overdo it at all. Black Bold's spicy fresh florals are uplifting while the incense and leather is sophisticated yet approachable.

This is an Eau De Parfum version for Kenneth Cole Black and this performs like one. I get an easy 8 hours longevity which I appreciate with this. To me this smells a little more feminine than the original and I think it's because of the Lotus note. Bold smells alot like Black but the difference is this Lotus note and the longevity is better. That woody and inky feel is all over in this like with Black. For me I enjoy owning both and I also own Vintage Black as well but Vintage smells way different than the other two. For the price this is great, it's very versatile and It's a unique smelling fragrance that will get you recognized. My rating- 88/100

This stuff is good! Kenneth Cole brings it with this citrus, herbal, woody fragrance. The first note that hit me was the ginger. It is very well blended with the other floral and woody notes. The lotus and orange notes, along with the other fabulous woody and cedar notes, make for a very well produced fragrance in the scent department. I picked up on the suede during the drydown with the lingering smell of the orange note hanging on with a blend of nutmeg. It is soft and does not last very long as far as sillage and longevity. However, I love the scent very well and you will too. :) Scent: 8/10 Longevity: 5.5/10 Sillage: 5/10