Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
87%
Aromatic
81%
Sweet
63%
Fruity
60%
Earthy
59%
Powdery
53%
Mossy
50%
Musky
47%
Tropical
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Warm Spicy, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
MankindbyKenneth Coleis a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.Mankindwas launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Claude Dir. Top notes are Pineapple, Cardamom, Ginger and Tarragon; middle notes are Cedar, Vetiver and Cinnamon; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.Kenneth Cole launches a new men's fragrance called Mankind that have resulted from the new partnership with Parlux: “The fragrance is meant to speak to that Renaissance guy. He is accomplished but humble, he is strong but sensitive. He’s got a very clear sense of...where he is, where he’s going and how he’s going to get there. He’s very much focused on looking good but also doing good." (wwd) . The fragrance is advertised with cheeky slogans such as “Join the Evolution “and “Your ape will either grow more hunchbacked or erect".The fragrance is developed by Claude Dir as aromatic - woody. Fresh aromatic elements of cardamom, tarragon leaf, ginger and pineapple lead to masculine elements of cedar, vetiver and cinnamon that provide warm sensuality. Then comes the base of sandalwood, oak moss, tonka bean and skin musk.Chad Lavigne designed the bottle. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Mankind office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.