Fragrance comparison

Iris Cashmere vs Kenneth Cole New York Men

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

Iris Cashmere

Mango

4.0728 votes

Rank #22,681 IrisPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenneth Cole New York Men

Kenneth Cole

4.16107 votes

Rank #29,268 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenneth Cole New York Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Cashmere
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenneth Cole New York Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Iris Cashmere3/7

Kenneth Cole New York Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenneth Cole New York Men
Community sentiment: Kenneth Cole New York Men
Longevity: Kenneth Cole New York Men
Sillage & projection: Kenneth Cole New York Men
Value for money: Iris Cashmere
Versatility: Iris Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris CashmereMango

Kenneth Cole New York MenKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.16/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 40%Had 45%Want 15%

Category winnerKenneth Cole New York MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

39%Like

21%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

38%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerKenneth Cole New York MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenneth Cole New York Men

SillageKenneth Cole New York Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIris CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

marine77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisJuniper

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmbergrisAmber

Top

VetiverMandarin OrangeLemonBlack Currant

Heart

Sea NotesPimentoIrisLily

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Lily, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Iris Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall67

Winter44

Day100

Night24

Spring81

Summer100

Fall45

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 14%Party 5%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,268

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Cashmere by Mango is a quiet, breezy floral woody scent designed for effortless everyday wear. It opens with an instant snap of chilled juniper berries and powdery iris, creating a fresh, clean sensation like crisp morning air. Within minutes, the sharp opening gives way to gentle lily petals, resting on a soft b…

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Kenneth Cole New York Men opens with a splash of mandarin orange, lemon, and tart black currant. The bright citrus top pops immediately before yielding to salty sea notes and cool powdery iris in the middle development. As the aquatic dew settles, dry vetiver and warm sandalwood build an earthy foundation softened by …

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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, Iris Cashmere or Kenneth Cole New York Men?

Kenneth Cole New York Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Cashmere is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes; Kenneth Cole New York Men is rated 4.16/5 from 107 votes. Choose Iris Cashmere for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenneth Cole New York Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Iris Cashmere or Kenneth Cole New York Men?

Kenneth Cole New York Men lasts longest (Kenneth Cole New York Men 59/100, Iris Cashmere 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Cashmere or Kenneth Cole New York Men?

Kenneth Cole New York Men projects furthest (Kenneth Cole New York Men 51/100, Iris Cashmere 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Cashmere and Kenneth Cole New York Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily, Musk and Amber.

Is Iris Cashmere or Kenneth Cole New York Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kenneth Cole New York Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Cashmere is the stronger pick. Iris Cashmere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Cashmere and Kenneth Cole New York Men?

Iris Cashmere has top notes of Iris and Juniper, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Amber. Kenneth Cole New York Men has top notes of Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea Notes, Pimento, Iris and Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.