Fragrance comparison

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) vs Kenneth Cole Black for Men

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,811 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Caron

4.04205 votes

Rank #12,392 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kenneth Cole Black for Men

Kenneth Cole

3.991,606 votes

Rank #24,637 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)4/5

Kenneth Cole Black for Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Sillage & projection: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Value for money: Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Caron

Kenneth Cole Black for MenKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 205 votes

3.99/ 5 · 1,606 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

29%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,606 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

SillageEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaLicoriceBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerNutmegPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeWater MintGingerBasil

Heart

LotusIncenseCedarNutmegExotic Woods

Base

MuskViolet LeafSuedeAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 8%

Men90

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,392

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Sabine De Tscharner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Reglisse by Caron takes the brisk bite of a classic French splash and pairs it with herbal anise sweetness. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon verbena, sparkling mandarin orange, and crushed basil. It feels bright and crisp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles down to expose woody licorice ro…

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Kenneth Cole Black for Men opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, water mint, and fresh ginger. The top layers fizz with cold citrus and peppered greens before settling into a softer heart. Lotus blossom and cedarwood add an airy, clean timber feel, supported by subtle incense smoke. As the fragrance dries down,…

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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, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) is rated 4.04/5 from 205 votes; Kenneth Cole Black for Men is rated 3.99/5 from 1,606 votes. Choose Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Kenneth Cole Black for Men for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

They last about the same: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 60/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) projects furthest (Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 61/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) and Kenneth Cole Black for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Nutmeg.

Is Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Kenneth Cole Black for Men better for summer or winter?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) and Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Licorice, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Vanille and Musk. Kenneth Cole Black for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Water Mint, Ginger and Basil, heart notes of Lotus, Incense, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Violet Leaf, Suede and Amber.