Kenneth Cole New York Men by Kenneth Cole

bamacharm

Extremely weak, synthetic, and generic scent.

I see the listed notes but after spraying KCNY on my arm, I could not distinguish any of them. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing stands out about this fragrance. Initially, I get a light dose of generic citrus then it rapidly progresses into the advanced stages of a watery, very weak dry down that exhibits something akin to sandalwood I suppose. KCNY quickly takes flight disappearing forever into the far reaches of the cosmos; in less than 1 hour on me.

It's not that it smells bad. It does not. It is too weak to be offensive in any way. KCNY definitely reflects the rapid pace of New York and its crowded, bustling streets. After application, it is on the move; seemingly in a rush to finish its existence without pausing anywhere along the way. KCNY is "one of many" in the crowd with no identity at all.

Don't take my word. Sample it and discover for yourself.

tessture

My favorite summer scent. Watery, clean and crisp, this is just fantastic. I know it's a men's scent, but I love to wear it and frankly, the women's version is just overpowering.

knightz

It starts with a spicy Vetiver and Lemon Accord at first, within a minute some Mandarin joins in. The Orange is fruity, not zesty. To my nose, the Vetiver is very rich, a bit dry, and even a little 'earthy' (but not dirty), and it holds on right through to the dry down. Very smooth. In a few minutes some florals join, Iris and Lily (sweet, like 'Lily Of The Vally' is) which is quite rich but not overbearing. The florals replace the citrus quickly. During all this progrsssion, a Sandalwood-Amber Accord is picking up some power, but the beautiful flowery notes hold their own against it for a respectable length of time. I don't smell any Black Currant, and no more fruits or veggies.

When the florals do fade, probably somewhere between 1 to 2 hours in, the Sandalwood-Amber base gets a little bit soft and Musky. As the Vetiver gradualy fades, the mix seems to sweeten a little and any dryness fades away. It's a safe scent, but not generic. For me it has the right balances.

Seems about average in projection and longevity. It's a little hard to find these days. It's a very nice scent, suitable for either casual or business, anytime, night or day.

Kenneth Cole Fragrances is a division of Parfums Givenchy.