The smell in short
It smells mostly ozonic and aquatic. Melon and watermelon at the top, lily-of-the-valley and patchouli in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Reaction notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Kenneth Cole Reaction EDT
Reaction EDT comes from Kenneth Cole. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
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Is Reaction long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Dior Fahrenheit and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Reaction your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is ozonic (100%), followed by aquatic and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy ozonic and aquatic smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and musk. Less obvious notes include green apple. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume spread further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its ozonic side keeps it clean and easy.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2005 and 2011.
If you like Reaction, try these
Similar picks to try: Davidoff Cool Water (5 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (6 shared notes) and Cacharel Eden (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Cacharel Eden starts from €40.
Quick answers
Can women wear Reaction?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Reaction come out?
It came out in 2004.
Is it expensive?
It is mid priced: about €54 in Europe.