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Kenneth Cole Black for Men vs Jaguar Performance

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

Updated 1,881 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaguar Performance takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Kenneth Cole Black for Men

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Jaguar Performance

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Kenneth Cole Black for Men3/7
Jaguar Performance4/7
Ratings & consensus
Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Community sentiment
Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Longevity
Jaguar Performance
Sillage & projection
Jaguar Performance
Value for money
Jaguar Performance
Versatility
Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jaguar Performance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kenneth Cole Black for MenKenneth Cole
Jaguar PerformanceJaguar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 1,606 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 275 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

1,606 votes

28%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

275 votes

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityJaguar Performance

SillageJaguar Performance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value80
Category winnerJaguar PerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
green92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
green58%
herbal44%
ozonic30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeWater MintGingerBasil
Heart
LotusIncenseCedarNutmegExotic Woods
Base
MuskViolet LeafSuedeAmber
Top
CypressMintBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
Violet LeafNutmegSageGeranium
Base
Woody NotesWhite MuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Nutmeg and Violet Leaf. 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
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex9
Women2
Men94
Unisex5
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,730

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Sabine De Tscharner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jaguar Performance is a crisp, aromatic masculine scent centered on cypress, mint, and basil. It offers a refreshing, green profile that shines in hot weather, acting as a clean companion for casual daily wear or office settings. The composition remains firmly herbal and woody, providing a grounded, reliable experienc…

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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, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Jaguar Performance?

Jaguar Performance takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenneth Cole Black for Men is rated 3.99/5 from 1,606 votes; Jaguar Performance is rated 3.89/5 from 275 votes. Choose Kenneth Cole Black for Men for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Jaguar Performance for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Jaguar Performance?

Jaguar Performance lasts longest (Jaguar Performance 63/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Jaguar Performance?

Jaguar Performance projects furthest (Jaguar Performance 62/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenneth Cole Black for Men and Jaguar Performance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Nutmeg and Violet Leaf.

Is Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Jaguar Performance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kenneth Cole Black for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenneth Cole Black for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenneth Cole Black for Men and Jaguar Performance?

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. Jaguar Performance has top notes of Cypress, Mint, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sage and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Tonka Bean.

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