Fragrance comparison

Kenneth Cole Black for Men vs Salinas

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,614 ratings analysed

Kenneth Cole Black for Men

Kenneth Cole

3.991,606 votes

Rank #25,008 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Salinas

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #28,352 SaltyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Salinas
Choose it for a salty and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kenneth Cole Black for Men2/4

Salinas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenneth Cole Black for MenKenneth Cole

SalinasMar de ibiza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,606 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySalinas

SillageSalinas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

salty100%

amber92%

marine84%

rose77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both green and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

SaltMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHerbal NotesJasmineMuskSeaweed

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Exotic Woods, Musk and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Salinas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women2

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 38%Date 26%Work 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,008

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Sabine De Tscharner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenHigher 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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Salinas by Mar de ibiza captures the raw, sunlit coastline of the Balearic islands without smelling like cheap suntan lotion. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of sea salt alongside juicy mandarin orange and green violet leaf. You get an immediate punch of coastal air. Within fifteen minutes, the marine sharpness…

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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, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Salinas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kenneth Cole Black for Men is rated 3.99/5 from 1,606 votes; Salinas is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kenneth Cole Black for Men for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Salinas for a salty and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Salinas?

Salinas lasts longest (Salinas 73/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Salinas?

Salinas projects furthest (Salinas 65/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenneth Cole Black for Men and Salinas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Exotic Woods, Musk and Violet Leaf.

Is Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Salinas better for summer or winter?

Salinas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Salinas has top notes of Salt, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Herbal Notes, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes.