Jean Patou Joy vs Kenneth Cole Black

Jean Patou Joy and Kenneth Cole Black compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

JoyJean Patou19303.9★

85% alikevs

BlackKenneth Cole20043.8★

The difference in plain words

Joy and Black are very similar; both have Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine. Joy leans more rose, while Black leans floral. Joy lasts longer; Black gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingJoy

Stronger projectionJoy

Better perceived valueBlack

More of a night scentJoy

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Joy ● Black

Both share: Ylang-Ylang · Tuberose · Jasmine · Musk · Sandalwood

Only in Joy: Bulgarian Rose · May Rose

Only in Black: Violet · Citruses · White Flowers · Hiacynth · Magnolia · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Lotus · Iris +1

Community votes

Joy ← · → Black

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Joy +10

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Joy +6

Price valueBlack +21

Night-nessJoy +13

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Joy profile →Black profile →