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Mankind Unlimited is the 2020 release from designer Kenneth Cole and the latest in the long running Mankind series of men’s fragrances. I received a sample of this fragrance within a recently purchased batch and have been trying it out over the past few days. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a buy?
What does Mankind Unlimited Smell Like?
Notes include: mandarin, sage, sea notes, juniper, black pepper, cardamom, cedar, sandalwood
Click here to try: Kenneth Cole Mankind Unlimited 3.4 oz. EDT, 3.4 fl. oz.
My Full Review
Before I give my full take on this scent, let’s see how Kenneth Cole describes it: Fresh citrus and aromatic notes. Live without limits.
I know that the tag line is: live without limits, but what really struck me throughout, was exactly how limited this fragrance actually is.
It opens up with a blend of mostly sage (some pepper), a bit of citrus, and a vaguely oceanic aroma. However, it doesn’t really go full marine or aquatic to my nose. It is a pleasant aroma, that is fresh with a chilled vibe. Though, it doesn’t really grab my attention.
A bit further into the wear, the citrus gets relegated to the background and I pick up more cardamom and juniper.
The notes fight amongst themselves for temporary supremacy, but it mostly smells like a blended concoction of freshness with a water base. At first, I get sage. Then, there is: a period of juniper, cardamom, and even cedar has a go of it.
I actually do like the latter stages of the scent. I’m not sold on it, but it was a somewhat enjoyable experience.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
The sillage is that of a lighter moderate fragrance. It wasn’t a total skin scent on me, but it’s definitely not a powerhouse. All in all, a decently projecting warm weather cologne.
I did get around 7 hours of wear from this Kenneth Cole. Not bad, and sure, the last few hours were pretty faint in how they came across. That being said, it wasn’t a complete disappointment with the performance.
Seasonally, spring and summer. This is one to wear around during the daytime when it gets warm out. Within that frame, it has plenty of versatility. Any age group could wear Unlimited and it can go casual or even be worn to the office.
Not one that is going to be offensive and is quite easy to wear. Mankind Unlimited is a fragrance that is competent, while also not really excelling at anything.
Overall Impressions of Mankind Unlimited
Do I like this scent? It’s pretty mediocre, in my opinion. I don’t hate it, but I couldn’t see myself buying a bottle of this fragrance.
The opening act doesn’t wow me, but I do enjoy it a bit more when the juniper and cardamom start to come through. It’s a fresh aromatic with a semi-aquatic vibe to it. I was expecting a lot more citrus than I actually got from this Kenneth Cole scent, though, I don’t think a bigger orange dose would’ve helped.
If you need an all around fragrance for the summer months, you could do worse than this. By the same token, you could do a lot better. If you absolutely must try it, I’d wait for the discount bin.
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