9
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Reaction
masculine
Created by Frank Voelkl
Reaction by Kenneth Cole is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Reaction was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Melon, Watermelon, Green Apple, Lemon and Lime; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli; base notes are Musk and Sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
8%
Win
79%
Spr
100%
Sum
16%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
16%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
984 votes
4.07
Love it
32133%
Like it
50952%
OK
636%
Dislike
808%
Hate it
111%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 40 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Kenneth Cole Reaction is viewed as an inoffensive, affordable entry-level fragrance that serves as a decent daily wearer for those starting their fragrance journey. However, the community consensus is that it lacks longevity and complexity, causing wearers to quickly move on to more sophisticated options as their fragrance knowledge develops.
Strengths
- Affordable/good value for the price
- Wearable everyday fragrance
- Works well for some people's body chemistry
Weaknesses
- Easily becomes nose-blind
- Limited longevity/performance
- Quickly replaced when exploring new fragrances
Best for
Budget-conscious buyersDaily casual wearStarter fragrance
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
