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Black 2020

7.7 / 10 157 Ratings
A popular perfume by Kappa for men, released in 2020. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is being marketed by Lifestyle Fragrance & Beauty.
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Gourmand
Oriental
Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
VioletViolet CorianderCoriander MintMint Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CinnamonCinnamon LavenderLavender SageSage PineapplePineapple MelonMelon
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberwoodAmberwood ChestnutChestnut VanillaVanilla CedarwoodCedarwood
Ratings
Scent
7.7157 Ratings
Longevity
7.0154 Ratings
Sillage
6.8152 Ratings
Bottle
6.7157 Ratings
Value for money
8.8150 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 12/06/2025.
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Tobi93a

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Tobi93a
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A Sweet Synthetic from the Drugstore
I was completely unaware that the sportswear manufacturer Kappa also offers perfumes. When I was looking for an everyday cheapie in the forum, I was pointed to this fragrance.

I then discovered it in a drugstore. Due to the lack of a tester and the low price (under €15), I spontaneously took it home with me.

The packaging is quite nice for the price range; the bottle is black and gold with a textile band that wraps vertically around the bottle. I've experienced much worse in this price category.

So, I thought to myself, let's test it for the first time, wow, intense sillage. However, it only lasted overwhelmingly strong for a minute, after which it became moderate. At first, my girlfriend said to me, oh, you smell like my dad. She was referring to a rather spicy opening that reminds one of classic men's fragrances, like aftershave but without the freshness. Quite quickly, a vanilla sweet note joins in. Mint, pink pepper, lavender, and vanilla, I can take as fragrance notes and can also sense them. The rest of the listed notes disappear under an omnipresent veil of synthetics, which is not bothersome and is to be expected. However, this very synthetic quality makes it difficult to define the more precise notes.

The sweetness remains ever-present, while the initial spiciness gradually fades away.

The fragrance radiates acceptably for an hour and then gradually becomes weaker.

On my skin, it lasts about 5-6 hours.

Conclusion:
For the price, it's by no means a bad fragrance; I see it more suited for younger people, e.g., in school. Due to the sweetness, you might even receive a compliment or two. Therefore, it’s quite suitable for gifting to the right people. I will also reach for this perfume from time to time when nothing special is going on.
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Minigolf

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Minigolf
Very helpful Review 6  
This "Cinnamon Chick" is Quite Refined...
... having tested a manufacturer sample, this scent really grabbed me at the bridge of my nose. Although it is quite sweet. Now here comes the but. The sweetness gradually fades, and in its place, cinnamon sneaks in, fine-powdery, rough-spicy, somehow slightly sharp and pointed. Before it becomes "prickly," the coriander joins in magically-spicy, which later mingles with a dark violet scent to form a enchanting mélange.
What is listed as the "top note," mint, only comes into full strength in the "middle" of the perfume, merging with lavender and sage to create a "herb trio," giving the whole thing a quirky ambiance. Especially since the cinnamon is always distinctly present in its finest form.
With some aromatic wood towards the end, a still blooming violet comes in, and a bit of pepper adds the necessary "kick" .. What can I say: Much better than I initially thought... now the score goes even higher than before. A solid 8 is quite appropriate..
Lovely scent for spring, autumn, and winter.... :-))
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CheapieDude

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CheapieDude
Helpful Review 3  
When the Byproduct is the Better One
Kappa, known primarily for mediocre clothing, has ventured into perfumes for a few years now. And in my opinion, they could make this byproduct the main product.

Scent:
One thing up front: I am not a professional, just an average perfume enthusiast. From the very beginning, I perceive this peppery sweetness. Very warm, quite sweet, but simply wonderful for the slightly colder days. For a fragrance in this price range, there is little synthetic scent. It really has something to offer.

Longevity:
Well, nothing negative to report here either. In this price range, it's almost "Beast Mode." It lasts impressively long for the price.

Sillage:
Here too, one can be more economical compared to other representatives in this price range.

Bottle:
The design is really nice. Also with the "fabric strip" in Kappa design. The cap and sprayer are cheaply made, but the sprayer works well.

Price/Performance:
Officially at Rossmann for €12.95 / 60ml. I paid about €9 after using coupons. A La Rive "Heroic Man" is the competitor here. You pay about €6.50 for 100ml, but you need more and while it smells great, it feels less premium. Therefore, a clear recommendation!
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TheDupeKing

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TheDupeKing
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Very good P/L, winter bargain like SWY from the drugstore
Very linear but pleasant, beautiful scent that clearly goes in the direction of SWY, but is not exactly 1 to 1. Quite sweet vanilla, cinnamon, chestnut, but also a bit fruity and woody.
If you like sweet winter fragrances, you can't go wrong for the price here!
The longevity is also good and you can go out with this one.
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w0ok3y

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Simpler little brother
The Black is known to be a dupe of the well-known "Emporio Armani - Stronger With You | Giorgio Armani," and I will measure it against that in the following. This means you can also get a precise description of the scent there.

As with almost every dupe, the little brother does not reach the original in terms of H/S and especially depth of scent. However, if you want a pleasantly sweet fragrance that a layperson cannot distinguish from the original, then you are exactly right here. After about 3-4 hours, the story of the inexpensive Black is already over...

My opinion: I don't particularly like "Emporio Armani - Stronger With You | Giorgio Armani," nor "Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely | Giorgio Armani," which is why this scent is too disturbingly sweet for my nose. At least Black is more restrained.

My recommendation: Test the original in the store, and if you like the scent, don't take the detour through this fragrance.
Updated on 10/27/2025
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2 years ago
2
Super cheap Armani Stronger With You dupe. Can be found in almost any drugstore for under 15-20 euros.
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10
Very nice affordable scent for colder days. Smells a lot like Stronger With You + excellent longevity. Unbeatable for the price.
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9
stronger with you DNA, very finely crafted - definitely sweet, chestnut, winter. H/S for the price is almost frighteningly strong.
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3
Fresh sweet scent. Perfect for the gym bag. Great value for money. The melon mint combo is really nice. A lovely scent for anytime.
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9
Very nice scent for an unbelievable price. The sweet chestnut with cinnamon is perfect for winter.
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9
Sweet charmer for a small budget. Light pepper at the start and vanilla in the finish. Longevity on my skin is 5 hours... great for the price.
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Strong spice at the beginning gives way to a pleasant sweetness, while the spicy notes remain in the background. Price + longevity are great!
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7
Price is great. Top note is very sweet/fruity, slightly synthetic, not cheap. Heart/base is sweet & spicy. H+S top! Good mood in winter :) Very cool!
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4 years ago
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Tested at DM and totally thrilled (12.50€ - 50 ml). The scent is somewhere between JPG Le Parfum and Moschino Toy Boy. Good H&S.
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7
Stronger with you is affordable, but not bad. Comfortably warm, pleasantly sweet
More of a scent for the cooler seasons.
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