Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe — closest scent matches

Kenneth Cole Vintage Black: released in 2009, citrus, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe?

The closest Kenneth Cole Vintage Black scent match we found is Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Kenneth Cole Vintage BlackProjection
1Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men81%about $204h vs 5h5/10
2Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him79%about $25 (+25%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Calvin Klein CK One Summer 201477%about $30 (+50%)4h vs 5h5/10
4Perry Ellis Aqua76%about $204h vs 5h7/10
5True Religion Drifter74%about $25 (+25%)4h vs 5h6/10
  1. Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men — 81% scent match

    Shares the bright, citrus-forward opening feel of Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, offering a similarly casual and refreshing daytime wear.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, opens on Lime too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,995 community ratings.

  2. Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him — 79% scent match

    Evokes the fruity and aromatic character found in Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, leaning into a slightly sweeter profile.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 360 community ratings.

  3. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2014 — 77% scent match

    Captures the crisp, green, and citrusy atmosphere of Kenneth Cole Vintage Black with a bright summer appeal.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, opens on Lime and Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 621 community ratings.

  4. Perry Ellis Aqua — 76% scent match

    Brings a fresh and aromatic energy reminiscent of the breezy citrus elements in Kenneth Cole Vintage Black.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, opens on Lime too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 220 community ratings.

  5. True Religion Drifter — 74% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the clean, aromatic, and easygoing masculine vibe that defines Kenneth Cole Vintage Black.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Kenneth Cole Vintage Black, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 228 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe is cheapest?

Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe lasts longest?

Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Kenneth Cole Vintage Black.

Which Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe is closest to the original?

Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Kenneth Cole Vintage Black itself sells from $18.89 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tommy Bahama St. Barts Men actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Kenneth Cole Vintage Black. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Kenneth Cole Vintage Black dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-09-18.