Fragrance comparison

Kenneth Cole New York Women vs Mini Purple

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

Kenneth Cole New York Women

Kenneth Cole

3.81291 votes

Rank #29,688 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Purple

Ulric de Varens

3.1232 votes

Rank #55,274 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Kenneth Cole New York Women
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mini Purple
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenneth Cole New York Women3/7

Mini Purple3/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenneth Cole New York Women
Community sentiment: Kenneth Cole New York Women
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mini Purple
Value for money: Mini Purple
Versatility: Mini Purple
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kenneth Cole New York Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenneth Cole New York WomenKenneth Cole

Mini PurpleUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 37%Had 40%Want 23%

3.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 13%Had 68%Want 18%

Category winnerKenneth Cole New York WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

291 votes

16%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

44%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMini Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMini PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MahoganyLeatherGardeniaLilyPepperJasmine

Base

NutmegMuskVanillaOakmoss

Notes

VanilleMuskJasmineBlack CurrantSandalwoodStyraxLilyCardamomTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Currant, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mini Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMini PurpleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 21%Date 17%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKenneth Cole New York WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole New York Women opens with a sharp burst of cardamom, cinnamon, and mandarin orange that cuts through crisp October air. As the bright citrus sparkle fades, dark mahogany wood and supple leather settle against a cool backdrop of gardenia and white lily, creating a dry, urban warmth on skin. The base pulls…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Purple offers an unapologetic snapshot of early 2000s French drugstore perfumery. The spray starts loud. A sharp burst of tart black currant and pungent cardamom jumps out first with an almost chemical sting. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the solvent rush evaporates, a creamy heart of jasmi…

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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 New York Women or Mini Purple?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Kenneth Cole New York Women is rated 3.81/5 from 291 votes; Mini Purple is rated 3.12/5 from 32 votes. Choose Kenneth Cole New York Women for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mini Purple for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenneth Cole New York Women or Mini Purple?

They last about the same: Kenneth Cole New York Women 60/100, Mini Purple 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kenneth Cole New York Women or Mini Purple?

Mini Purple projects furthest (Mini Purple 65/100, Kenneth Cole New York Women 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenneth Cole New York Women and Mini Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Currant, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Kenneth Cole New York Women or Mini Purple better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Purple is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenneth Cole New York Women is the stronger pick. Mini Purple suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenneth Cole New York Women and Mini Purple?

Kenneth Cole New York Women has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Mahogany, Leather, Gardenia and Lily, a base of Nutmeg, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Mini Purple features Vanille, Musk, Jasmine, Black Currant and Sandalwood.