Kenneth Cole Mankind (2023) Full Review – Is It Worth It?
Mankind.
An affordable and quality fragrance.
Kenneth Cole Mankind was released in 2013. It is based on woods, spices, and aromatics. It lasts five hours on the skin with light to intimate projection. In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Kenneth Cole Mankind Smell Like?
The opening starts with a fruity pineapple that brings a touch of sweetness with it. It is paired with equal parts dark greens from a tarragon note. It mainly gives the fragrance an aromatic accord.
Within a few minutes, it gets “inky” from the depth of the oakmoss. In the background is the addition of a metallic accord supported by soft dark spices and suede. The general idea in the mid is woody, deep, and earthy.
The base simplifies even further. It is all about woody vetiver. The above notes mix and mingle until the rest of the wear settles on dark aromatic woods.
Kenneth Cole Mankind notes:
TOP NOTES
- Pineapple
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Tarragon
MID NOTES
- Cedar
- Vetiver
- Cinnamon
BASE NOTES
- Oakmoss
- Sandalwood
- Musk
- Tonka Bean
Performance
Mankind lasts five hours on the skin with light to intimate projection. In the first hour, it pushes out up to two feet. After this period, it becomes a skin scent. The sillage isn’t great, either. You can do jumping jacks, and Mankind still won’t project any better. This performance is with five sprays.
This is all-season and occasion wear. You’ll have to spray heavier in the colder temperatures. Feel free to overspray this even without the cold temperatures; it never becomes too intense.
This subtle projection, combined with the interesting aroma, is the reason Mankind is such a mass-appealing and likable scent. The oakmoss can sometimes be slightly off-putting, but the inkiness is fleeting and subtle.
Lastly, the uniqueness is slightly above average. The scent has interesting development from fruity pineapple to oakmoss to spices and woods. This is one of my favorite parts about it.
Final Words
The final question is, is Kenneth Cole Mankind worth it? Yes. This only costs about $25 for a 100mL bottle on discounters. The performance is weak, but the quality and uniqueness of the aroma make up for it. If you’re on a budget, this is a great choice.
After you try Kenneth Cole Mankind, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.