Fragrance comparison

Silver Caviar vs Kenneth Cole Black for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,640 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silver Caviar

Paris Elysees

4.0934 votes

Rank #27,970 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Kenneth Cole Black for Men

Kenneth Cole

3.991,606 votes

Rank #27,601 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.

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 Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Silver Caviar4/7

Kenneth Cole Black for Men3/7

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

Silver CaviarParis Elysees

Kenneth Cole Black for MenKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

3.99/ 5 · 1,606 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

56%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

29%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,606 votes

Category winnerSilver CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySilver Caviar

SillageKenneth Cole Black for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSilver CaviarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderNutmegChinese Cedar

Base3 to 4 hours

IncenseMossExotic Woods

Top

Mandarin OrangeWater MintGingerBasil

Heart

LotusIncenseCedarNutmegExotic Woods

Base

MuskViolet LeafSuedeAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense 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

Summer83

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilver CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex15

Women11

Men90

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,601

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Sabine De Tscharner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenneth Cole Black for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Silver Caviar or Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

Silver Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 34 votes; Kenneth Cole Black for Men is rated 3.99/5 from 1,606 votes. 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Silver Caviar or Kenneth Cole Black for Men 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 Silver Caviar and Kenneth Cole Black for Men?

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. 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.