Anthracite vs Kenneth Cole For Her
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Anthracite takes 6 of 7 categories.
AnthraciteChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenneth Cole For HerChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Anthracite6/7
Kenneth Cole For Her1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Anthracite
- Community sentiment
- Anthracite
- Longevity
- Anthracite
- Sillage & projection
- Anthracite
- Value for money
- Kenneth Cole For Her
- Versatility
- Anthracite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Anthracite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AnthraciteJacomoKenneth Cole For HerKenneth ColeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%
3.55/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%
Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
22%Love
38%Like
17%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
157 votes
Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAnthracite
SillageAnthracite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKenneth Cole For HerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
powdery100%
floral90%
white floral80%
fresh70%
musky60%
violet50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine
Base
AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla
Top
Pink PeonyCarrot SeedsLemon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletCyclamen
Base
MuskHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall94
Winter78
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer64
Fall59
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#36,618
PerfumerNicole Mancini
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAnthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.
Reviews →Kenneth Cole For Her opens with a crisp burst of lemon paired with pink peony and carrot seeds. As the bright initial spray settles, fresh violet, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine emerge to build a clean floral heart with a distinct powdery texture. The base anchors the composition in warm ambrette, heliotrope, and ski…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Anthracite or Kenneth Cole For Her?
Anthracite takes 6 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Kenneth Cole For Her is rated 3.55/5 from 157 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenneth Cole For Her for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Kenneth Cole For Her?
Anthracite lasts longest (Anthracite 68/100, Kenneth Cole For Her 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Anthracite or Kenneth Cole For Her?
Anthracite projects furthest (Anthracite 61/100, Kenneth Cole For Her 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Anthracite and Kenneth Cole For Her smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Anthracite or Kenneth Cole For Her better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kenneth Cole For Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Anthracite and Kenneth Cole For Her?
Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Kenneth Cole For Her has top notes of Pink Peony, Carrot Seeds and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.
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