Fragrance comparison

Enfant Terrible vs Black Bold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 316 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enfant Terrible

Clash

4.502 votes

Rank #57,566 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Black Bold

Kenneth Cole

4.16314 votes

Rank #26,398 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enfant Terrible takes 3 of 4 categories.

Enfant Terrible
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Black Bold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Enfant Terrible3/4

Black Bold1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enfant Terrible
Sillage & projection: Enfant Terrible
Value for money: Enfant Terrible
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

Enfant TerribleClash

Black BoldKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.16/ 5 · 314 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEnfant Terrible

SillageEnfant Terrible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEnfant TerribleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic92%

floral84%

amber77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NutmegAmberWater LilyLotus

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeafCashmeranCedar

Base3 to 6 hours

Patchouli

Notes

LotusWater MintMandarin OrangeGingerSuedeBasilCedarWoody NotesIncenseNutmegViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lotus, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for Enfant Terrible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,398

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack BoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enfant Terrible by Clash pairs fresh aquatic elements with warm woody depth. The opening introduces damp lotus and crisp water lily alongside spicy nutmeg, offering an airy yet prickly start. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf brings a slightly ozonic, green crispness while cedar and cashmeran build a smooth woody …

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Black 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…

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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, Enfant Terrible or Black Bold?

Enfant Terrible takes 3 of 4 categories. Enfant Terrible is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Black Bold is rated 4.16/5 from 314 votes. Choose Enfant Terrible for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Black Bold for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enfant Terrible or Black Bold?

They last about the same: Enfant Terrible 65/100, Black Bold 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enfant Terrible or Black Bold?

Enfant Terrible projects furthest (Enfant Terrible 75/100, Black Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enfant Terrible and Black Bold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lotus, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is Enfant Terrible or Black Bold better for summer or winter?

Enfant Terrible suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enfant Terrible and Black Bold?

Enfant Terrible has top notes of Nutmeg, Amber, Water Lily and Lotus, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cashmeran and Cedar, a base of Patchouli. Black Bold features Lotus, Water Mint, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Suede.