Fragrance comparison

Black vs Nike Blush

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 927 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Kenneth Cole

3.84888 votes

Rank #28,060 White FloralFloral

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Nike Blush

Nike

3.6939 votes

Rank #20,856 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nike Blush
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black4/7

Nike Blush3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackKenneth Cole

Nike BlushNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 888 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 47%Had 26%Want 27%

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

44%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerBlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNike BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

tuberose74%

green65%

woody56%

white floral100%

fresh88%

fruity77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white 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

Top

Red AppleLemon

Heart

White FlowersLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskIrisCedar

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall55

Winter15

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNike BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,060

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNike BlushHigher 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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Nike Blush is a bright, floral-fruity scent anchored in red apple and lemon. It offers a clean, optimistic profile that fits well into daily wear during the warmer months of spring and summer. This fragrance is designed for those who enjoy fresh, approachable scents that do not overpower the room, making it a reliable…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Nike Blush?

Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.84/5 from 888 votes; Nike Blush is rated 3.69/5 from 39 votes. Choose Black for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nike Blush for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Nike Blush?

Black lasts longest (Black 63/100, Nike Blush 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Nike Blush?

Black projects furthest (Black 57/100, Nike Blush 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Nike Blush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Black or Nike Blush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Nike Blush?

Black has top notes of Violet and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Jasmine and Hiacynth, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Nike Blush has top notes of Red Apple and Lemon, heart notes of White Flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Iris and Cedar.