Fragrance comparison

Black vs Roxy

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 1,115 ratings analysed

Black

Kenneth Cole

3.84888 votes

Rank #28,060 White FloralFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Roxy

4.01227 votes

Rank #9,539 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roxy takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Roxy
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black2/7

Roxy5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackKenneth Cole

RoxyRoxy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 888 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 33%Had 68%Want 0%

Category winnerRoxyRating 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

34%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerRoxyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRoxy

SillageRoxy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

tuberose74%

green65%

woody56%

fruity100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

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

Fruity NotesRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

MuskFrangipaniSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Roxy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night12

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,060

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,539

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerRoxyHigher 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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Roxy by Roxy opens with a bright splash of tart red berries and mixed orchard fruit that instantly brings sunny boardwalks and beach totes to mind. As the sharp fruitiness mellows, a lush heart of sweet magnolia, creamy ylang-ylang, and soft violet creates a cheerful floral blend that feels fresh rather than heavy. Tr…

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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 Roxy?

Roxy takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.84/5 from 888 votes; Roxy is rated 4.01/5 from 227 votes. Choose Black for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Roxy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Roxy?

Roxy lasts longest (Roxy 66/100, Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Roxy?

Projection is very close: Roxy 58/100, Black 57/100 for sillage.

Do Black and Roxy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Black or Roxy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Roxy?

Black has top notes of Violet and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Jasmine and Hiacynth, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Roxy has top notes of Fruity Notes and Red Berries, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Frangipani, Sandalwood and Amber.