Copper Black by Kenneth Cole bottle
Kenneth Cole

Copper Black

4.1/5 · 133 votes Masculine 2020
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Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage2.2/5
Day64
Night92
Fall100
Winter90
Spring63
Summer20
Our take

Copper Black opens with a crisp, tart apple and a flicker of ginger, bright and slightly green thanks to mandarin leaf. That energetic top note quickly gives way to the heart: bourbon whiskey that smells less like a cocktail and more like the warm wood of a bar top, leather polished but not aggressive, cardamom adding a dusty, aromatic sweetness. The dry down folds in vanilla, guaiac wood, and tonka bean into a soft, cozy amber that clings close to the skin.

The whole thing feels like a well worn leather wallet left on a radiator, warm and slightly boozy, with a faint sweetness that never tips into cloying. It is a woody aromatic that walks the line between mainstream accessibility and a darker, more intimate mood. The accords read sweet and smoky, but the performance is the real story here.

With longevity scraping just under three hours and sillage barely a whisper, Copper Black is a fragile whisper of a scent. It suits the guy who wants a quiet, grown up signature for crisp autumn nights or brisk winter days, especially after sunset. Skip it if you need projection or eight hour endurance this is a personal scent, meant for the collar of your coat or a hug, not a crowded room. It asks you to lean in, and that is its only fault and its only charm. 🥃

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