Fragrance comparison

Black vs Daisy Skies

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black

Kenneth Cole

3.84888 votes

Rank #25,386 White FloralFloral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Daisy Skies

Marc Jacobs

3.84134 votes

Rank #17,301 AquaticFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Daisy Skies
Choose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black5/7

Daisy Skies2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black
Community sentiment: Daisy Skies
Longevity: Black
Sillage & projection: Black
Value for money: Black
Versatility: Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Daisy Skies

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackKenneth Cole

Daisy SkiesMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 888 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

888 votes

23%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerDaisy SkiesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

tuberose74%

green65%

woody56%

aquatic100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

powdery77%

mineral69%

marine61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletCitruses

Heart

White FlowersTuberoseJasmineHiacynthMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyLotusYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mineral notesViolet LeavesQuince

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusVioletJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SeaweedMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Lotus and Musk. Durations are only published for Daisy Skies, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night22

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Men1

Unisex7

Women91

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 14%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,301

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerDaisy SkiesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Black for Women opens with a sharp burst of violet and crisp citrus that immediately yields to a dense bouquet of tuberose and jasmine. Created by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie in 2004, the fragrance subverts its dark bottle by delivering a bright, intoxicating burst of white florals with green hyacinth a…

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Daisy Skies by Marc Jacobs brings a crisp, breezy twist to the classic Daisy garden. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart quince, mineral water, and dewy violet leaves that feel instantly bracing. As the initial spray settles on skin, soft lotus blossom and powdery violet petals float over a sheer jasmine heart.…

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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 or Daisy Skies?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.84/5 from 888 votes; Daisy Skies is rated 3.84/5 from 134 votes. Choose Black for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Daisy Skies for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Daisy Skies?

Black lasts longest (Black 63/100, Daisy Skies 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Daisy Skies?

Black projects furthest (Black 57/100, Daisy Skies 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Daisy Skies smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Lotus and Musk.

Is Black or Daisy Skies better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Daisy Skies suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Daisy Skies?

Black has top notes of Violet and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Jasmine and Hiacynth, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Daisy Skies has top notes of Mineral notes, Violet Leaves and Quince, heart notes of Lotus, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Seaweed, Musk and Sandalwood.