Black Bold vs Under The Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Bold takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black BoldChoose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Under The RainChoose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Bold3/5
Under The Rain2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Under The Rain
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Under The Rain
- Sillage & projection
- Black Bold
- Value for money
- Black Bold
- 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 ColeUnder The RainProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 314 votes
Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%
Category winnerUnder The RainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
314 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnder The Rain
SillageBlack Bold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack BoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
green92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
floral61%
ozonic100%
fresh spicy88%
amber77%
herbal65%
aquatic53%
woody42%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LotusWater MintMandarin OrangeGingerSuedeBasilCedarWoody NotesIncenseNutmegViolet Leaf
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Ozonic notesAmberViolet LeafGingerNutmegArtemisiaHoneysuckleWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGinger, Woody Notes, Nutmeg and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Under The Rain, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter13
Day100
Night11
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,954
PerfumerHarry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,055
PerfumerTada Archawong
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBlack BoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Under The Rain by Proad captures the sensation of a sudden summer downpour on warm pavement. Created by perfumer Tada Archawong in 2020, this unisex composition focuses on ozonic notes, clean aquatic tones, and fresh spicy ginger. A quiet layer of violet leaf adds green dewiness, while artemisia introduces an aromatic…
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, Black Bold or Under The Rain?
Black Bold takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Bold is rated 4.16/5 from 314 votes; Under The Rain is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Bold for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Under The Rain for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Bold or Under The Rain?
Under The Rain lasts longest (Under The Rain 82/100, Black Bold 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Bold or Under The Rain?
Projection is very close: Black Bold 55/100, Under The Rain 53/100 for sillage.
Do Black Bold and Under The Rain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Woody Notes, Nutmeg and Violet Leaf.
Is Black Bold or Under The Rain better for summer or winter?
Under The Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Bold and Under The Rain?
Black Bold features Lotus, Water Mint, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Suede. Under The Rain features Ozonic notes, Amber, Violet Leaf, Ginger and Nutmeg.
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