Fragrance comparison

Black Bold vs Cuìr de Oceanic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 315 ratings analysed

Black Bold

Kenneth Cole

4.16314 votes

Rank #25,909 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Cuìr de Oceanic

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #53,394 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Bold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuìr de Oceanic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Bold2/4

Cuìr de Oceanic2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Bold
Sillage & projection: Cuìr de Oceanic
Value for money: Cuìr de Oceanic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Bold

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black BoldKenneth Cole

Cuìr de OceanicThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 314 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

314 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Bold

SillageCuìr de Oceanic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCuìr de OceanicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LotusWater MintMandarin OrangeGingerSuedeBasilCedarWoody NotesIncenseNutmegViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafElemi resinLeatherVetiverNutmegCedarBasilSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Cedar and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cuìr de Oceanic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,909

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,394

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack BoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Bold by Kenneth Cole hits with a cold flash of water mint and mandarin orange before grounding into herbal basil and soft suede. Crafted by perfumer Harry Fremont in 2016, this woody aromatic composition balances crisp citrus top notes with warm nutmeg and cedar. It fits office mornings and casual spring afterno…

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Cuìr de Oceanic by The Dua Brand reimagines leather through a bracing marine lens. The first spray reveals a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crushed basil oil. It feels clean. You immediately avoid the heavy, smoky gloom typical of traditional leather bottles. Within fifteen minutes, green violet leaf and earthy sa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Bold or Cuìr de Oceanic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Bold is rated 4.16/5 from 314 votes; Cuìr de Oceanic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Bold for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cuìr de Oceanic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Bold or Cuìr de Oceanic?

Black Bold lasts longest (Black Bold 63/100, Cuìr de Oceanic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Bold or Cuìr de Oceanic?

Cuìr de Oceanic projects furthest (Cuìr de Oceanic 75/100, Black Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Bold and Cuìr de Oceanic smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Black Bold or Cuìr de Oceanic better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Oceanic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Bold and Cuìr de Oceanic?

Black Bold features Lotus, Water Mint, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Suede. Cuìr de Oceanic features Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Elemi resin, Leather and Vetiver.