Kenneth Cole Vintage Black

I fell in love with this frag at first sniff. The opening is great....a blast of crisp margarita freshness that dries into a deep dark mysterious woody base. I hear many people blasting this frag for lacking in longevity. I tend to go a little more on the trigger and it will last a solid 8 hours at least. It does tend to stick a little closer to the skin overtime but will project strong for at least the first two hours. The fresh opening tends to carry on through the duration although becoming much more musky but with hints of strong woods and a touch of lavender. I am fascinated by the way the fragrance evolves. When one applies it appears to almost have an aquatic vibe but yet eventually becoming dark, woody and very masculine. The overall vibe is signature scent worthy although I love wearing it on those cooler summer nights. It can be worn during the day but IMO the nighttime is the right time. Extremely versatile. Can be used for work for play or for a formal event. Wear it at the club,,,,why not. Smooth and sexy this scent is a big compliment getter through and through. Not overly flashy or loud yet masculine, dark and heavy enough to leave a strong impression. Along with polo blue my swiss army knife. A solid two thumbs up for me.

My first impression of this fragrance was very pleasant and masculine. It opens with a crisp citric aromatic notes and wen it dries it remembers me of the original Black from KC. Woody, green and dirty. I'm not a big fan of the original Black but Black Vintage feels more fresh and casual. The longevity is kind of average (3-5 hours) and the sillage is soft but still not weak. I really recommend to try first this fragrance with a sample cuz is not a safe blind buy. But personally I love Vintage Black more than the original Black. 3.5 out of 5.

I have both this and the original Black, and I think this one outdoes the original. The citrus notes that open the fragrance are perfection, and I enjoy how they grow and develop into a strong and smooth woodsy base. I can definitely smell lime and grapefruit, and after that the tequila a little bit. Even after the top notes have seemed to "end", they are still somewhat evident in the base as the woods reflect back onto the citrus'. I think it's a winner. One of, if not the best cologne I own!

Soooo I really have no idea what's going on here but this smells NOTHING like St. Barts. If you can only pick up a single note then , yes, it will. Its a bit more complex than St. Barts as St. Barts just smells like a poured some juice over my shirt. IT DOES NOT SMELL LIKE FULL BLOWN TEQUILA Not a very strong scent at all. Longevity is poor like most KC fragrances sadly. Close to skin scent on me after 30 minutes to an hour. Work friendly. Great for quick casual days out or errands.

This was my signature scent when I was 20-30 y.o. I tried a bunch of colognes at the store and this is the only one that really stood out to me and that's how it started. Clean and fresh but the spice comes in and lets you know this is a man's scent. Definitely unique but not offensive. 10x better than any scent you would get from deoderant. Could be used in almost any situation. All around good scent. The price makes it an easy choice. Overall I rate it 9/10.

My boyfriend got this in his scentbox for July. It smells amazing on him. I didn't have a favorite when it comes to his different colognes but I think this may be it.its very woody and peppery on him. You get a faint scent of citrus but it is really light. He wore it to work the other day and after his 10 hour shift I could still smell it on him. Little does he know, I just bought him a FB.

This is too sexy:). I got some for my hubs for his bday. I love it. It's so sexy. I don't see why all the bad reviews? Edit: I am noticing a bit more of the tequila scent since I've been on the forums. I may be ever-so-slightly turning from this but not altogether. I'd still be bummed if this were to discontinue.

I love this cologne. This is my average "go out with the guys night and have a few" cologne. It's a very refined scent that doesn't overpower while still giving you that scent that says " I like to have fun".

A solid cheap fragrance here that gets the job done on warmer days and nights. Fresh citrus with a little bit of darkness that's spicey. Great stuff. Usually, wear this on casual errand runs and gym.

I wear it out of the shower often. It last more than 24 hours on a sleep shirt. It is not as weak as claimed by others. It is great for what it does and the price point.

This is so much better than Tommy Bahama St Barts which it is compared to often. This is a hidden gem for the price.

I've owned this for a few years now. I bought it to try and replace my Bvlgari Aqva Marine that I'd owned four or so bottles of. i got it on holidays in the U.S.A and I haven't really seen it until recently in Australia. This is what I wear when I don't wanna wear my Cartier fragrances, cos I'm stingy. I think everyone's beat this poor fragrance to death. I think, that it's quite fresh, without it losing its masculinity. I think people expect every fragrance to be a signature scent, and don't allow more anonymous scents to have their day in the sun. Anyway, regardless. It's very fresh, without it, to my nose, being harshly chemically or synthetic. It doesn't smell like something a professional would wear, or something that you'd wear on a date. It's more of an every day, filler in fragrance I feel. It's defiantly a young fragrance (I'd love to know the ages of some of the people that beat this, and other citrusy or aquatics to death). I've never garnered any comments or compliments on the scent, outside of 'you smell nice'. No one has ever asked me what it is, or similar. So it is anonymous. The shopping mall sentiment from an earlier reviewer could be something I would agree with, but not mind as much. It sits well on my skin, lasting for hours and hours, not that I've measured. I've never felt the need to reapply during the day. I have been an on and off smoker for years, smoking lightly, and this has always been a good deterrent for the smell, even when only applied once in the morning. It is also a fine fragrance to do a light spray on a jacket to compliment or remove the smell of tobacco. So yeah, it is forgettable, affordable but pleasant and inoffensive. The fact that it's not exclusive, or doesn't have that signature vibe is part of its appeal. It's not from a 'master' perfumer or from a dedicated perfume house or the main scent of the collection. So, for it's purpose and its pricing, it's fine!

*Musing* Just what is it I wonder, that made them call this Vintage? The ad shows a guy in a leather jacket (obviously worn) and faded jeans and rebellious "devil-may-care" attitude...where is the leather, the sexiness, the BLACK?!?! I am a BIG fan of Kenneth Cole (his scents, his footwear and most of all his clothing), this was a let down for sure. I am glad I did not shell out $67.50 for the 100ml (only size available) EDT!! Maybe all the wonderful vintages and luxurious samples sent to me by other members have spoiled my nose...but this is NO vintage and barely even Black (I love Black original!) Woody? sure, eventually; aromatic? I guess. Check it out.... This begins with a HUGE citrus blast of grapefruit (bitter and zesty) and lime (dry and sour) along some non-descript greens. Modern and bright for sure, and very clean and light. The heart breaks no new ground as lavender is once again covered in a subtle white pepper, though the sharp booziness of tequila is a bit different. This is not all that different from Set Sail St Barts from Tommy Bahama...and, this is actually less appealing to me. That, at least, had some tropical leaves and salty sea spray to go with the tequila and lime!! The drydown of oak (actually a magnificent scent when smelled in real life) and sandalwood is ho-hum at best. This is coming off my WISH list as soon as I post this. The scent strip in GQ smelled better than the actual EDT from a tester bottle. Do yourself a favor, folks: spend the extra 15 dollars or so, and get Quercus from Penhaligon's or just buy the original Black...at least IT has some character and sex appeal. This is not worth even the discount prices listed here! Sillage: okay Longevity: decent Overall: 2/5 Kenneth Cole: What the hell were you thinking? Too much tequila the night before no doubt! LOL...

Smells almost exactly like Aeropostale Maximum, but with more citrus and much lighter. Pretty boring, kinda reminds me of Curve, or those other "fluffy but plain" scents (best way I can describe them). Lasts about 5 hours, but it does smell good. Not great, but good. Smells better when you're in a suit and tie, because of the plain factor. An ex girlfriend bought me this and the original Kenneth Cole Black, and I think I'll likely give this one away. I'll keep the original Black, though. :) If you like this scent, I suggest trying Aeropostale Maximum. It smells similar, but in my opinion, Aeropostale Maximum is much better, plus it's easily twice as strong and long lasting, and it's cheaper too. Update: Never mind, Aeropostale Maximum is now discontinued and nearly impossible to find. If you liked Aeropostale Maximum, try Kenneth Cole Vintage Black as a replacement. :)

Certain scents just smell good and this one of them honestly. I have over 60 scents in my collection and although it's fun to pick out a scent for specific reasons, colognes like this makes it easy. It has an aroma that won't offend others because it's to harsh. It just works when you need it and that's nothing to complain about if you own this. The price point is perfect , and you'll get your money's worth. Not all brands are powerhouses for scents, some just compliments their other lines like clothes etc.... Not all colognes are groundbreaking in their release and completely lock up the market. Creed Aventus for example did that same thing and received a lot of flack for it. So I guess you can never please a crowd. All of this to say, if you have and like this then spritz away. You purchased it for you and you only.

This one smells so nice, but man it fades too fast. Vintage Black opens with a very zesty and fresh citrus accord with the tequila note and a little peppery spice rounding things out. There's also notable lavender giving it some added depth. It's a tremendously fresh sporty summery kind of scent and super likeable. It's versatile, totally safe as a blind buy, and a great dumb reach. I keep my bottle at work in my desk drawer for occasions when I might have a long day and need to freshen up later in the day when my morning cologne has faded. Unfortunately, this one just doesn't last. I get almost no sillage and just a few hours of noticeable scent before it peters out. It's cheap, so I feel free to spray away and enjoy it while it lasts. If it performed better, this one would be a home run.

First off, the name Vintage Black annoys me. Nothing could describe the fragrance less than those two words. This should have been called Kenneth Cole Blue/Green, or Sea Green, or Ocean, anything but Vintage Black where you expect dark leathery/woody notes to dominate...not citrus/green notes. I see the resemblance to Set Sail St. Barts with the lime and tequila, but after that, you get a spicy green mid/base that drifts it apart from its tropical muse. Towards the dry down, it reminds me of how John Varvatos Artisan Blu opens. It's a nice combo, albeit a generic, safe one. These are found everywhere super cheap, so it's a good dumb reach or after a shower on a hot summer day/night. 7/10

Picked this up on a whim, as it was on sale. Not a bad fragrance, but not the best either. It's pleasant, if somewhat generic. But what else could you expect for USD 25 for 100ml! The open is a nice lime and tequila mix, reminiscent of a margarita, with a bit of grapefruit thrown in. This quickly settles into a lavender-woody base. Nice, but not going to wow you. I'm confused as to why this is called 'vintage' though. It's a very modern fragrance. It's also very different from the original Black, which I think I prefer. Longevity is average, I get around 3 hours with moderate sillage.

One of my girlfriend’s favorites, has also gotten me the most compliments out of my entire collection (all from women), I honestly don’t get why they like it that much though. It’s really simple, just lime with a little bit of tequila and lavender in the dry down (at least on my skin) and projects for about 5 hours for me, although I don’t smell it after 2 hours. Overall it’s a nice fragrance, makes you feel like you’re on your personal yacht sailing through the Caribbean while wearing a Tommy Bahama button down and swim shorts, holding a fruity drink in your hand. 6/10

In my best Jerry Seinfeld voice --- "What's the deal with the name of this scent?? There's nothing remotely either Vintage or Black about it." Read the list of notes --- or take a whiff --- and it's clearly mostly a citrus scent, with a hint of spice and sandalwood in the drydown. Its very nice for a fresh citrus scent, but grossly misnamed --- along with Perry Ellis Night, Obsession Night and Kenneth Cole's original Black. Have we gotten so accustomed to aquatics that the inclusion of anything else automatically makes it "Black" or "Night"? God, I hope not!