Fragrance comparison

Kenneth Cole Black for Men vs Silver Caviar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,640 ratings analysed

Kenneth Cole Black for Men

Kenneth Cole

3.991,606 votes

Rank #27,601 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Silver Caviar

Paris Elysees

4.0934 votes

Rank #27,970 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Silver Caviar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kenneth Cole Black for Men3/7

Silver Caviar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Community sentiment: Silver Caviar
Longevity: Silver Caviar
Sillage & projection: Kenneth Cole Black for Men
Value for money: Silver Caviar
Versatility: Silver Caviar
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

Silver CaviarParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,606 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

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

26%Love

56%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerSilver CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySilver Caviar

SillageKenneth Cole Black for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSilver CaviarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseMossExotic Woods

InformationalShared notesIncense, Nutmeg and Exotic Woods. Durations are only published for Silver Caviar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerSilver CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women2

Men74

Unisex15

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,601

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Sabine De Tscharner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,970

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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Silver Caviar by Paris Elysees opens with a sharp flash of lemon and orange that cuts through the air like clean laundry or citrus soap. Within minutes, the zesty top yields to a dry, aromatic core of lavender, nutmeg, and Chinese cedar. The heart bridges crisp freshness with warm spices and shaved cedar. In the base,…

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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 Silver Caviar?

Silver Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenneth Cole Black for Men is rated 3.99/5 from 1,606 votes; Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes. Choose Kenneth Cole Black for Men for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Silver Caviar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Silver Caviar?

They last about the same: Silver Caviar 60/100, Kenneth Cole Black for Men 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Silver Caviar?

Projection is very close: Kenneth Cole Black for Men 51/100, Silver Caviar 49/100 for sillage.

Do Kenneth Cole Black for Men and Silver Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Nutmeg and Exotic Woods.

Is Kenneth Cole Black for Men or Silver Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Caviar is the stronger pick. Silver Caviar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Silver Caviar has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Chinese Cedar, a base of Incense, Moss and Exotic Woods.