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Kenneth Cole Black vs Mariah Carey Forever

Kenneth Cole Black and Mariah Carey Forever compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BlackKenneth Cole20043.8★
82% alikevs
ForeverMariah Carey20094.0★

The difference in plain words

Black and Forever are very similar; both have Tuberose, Lily-Of-The-Valley and Lotus. Black leans more powdery, while Forever leans fruity. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentBlack

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Black ● Forever
White FloralFloralGreenTuberoseFreshAnimalicFruityPowdery
Only in Black: Violet · Citruses · White Flowers · Jasmine · Hiacynth · Magnolia · Ylang-Ylang · Iris +2
Only in Forever: Granny Smith Apple · Neroli · Gardenia · White Musk · Patchouli

Community votes

Black ← · → Forever
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
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
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Forever +3
53
56
Sillage / projection
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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 →
≈ even
43
45
Price value≈ even
71
70
Night-nessBlack +15
43
28
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine