Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction vs Fresh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories.
Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
FreshChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction4/7
Fresh3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
- Community sentiment
- Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
- Longevity
- Fresh
- Sillage & projection
- Fresh
- Value for money
- Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
- Versatility
- Fresh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionKenneth ColeFreshTrussardiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 21%Had 30%Want 48%
Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
136 votes
26%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFresh
SillageFresh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
tropical61%
woody100%
white floral92%
earthy84%
citrus77%
rose69%
mossy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PersimmonMandarin OrangeRed AppleMangosteenViolet Leaf
Heart
Amalfi LemonCardamomClary SageResin
Base
oak mossMahoganyDriftwoodTobacco
Top
Amalfi LemonRed AppleViolet LeafPink Pepper
Heart
Tincture of RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Violet Leaf, Amalfi Lemon and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer100
Fall49
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall54
Winter69
Day100
Night20
Category winnerFreshMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,085
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotConnected Kenneth Cole Reaction hits skin with a bright splash of persimmon, red apple, and mangosteen. Rodrigo Flores-Roux crafts a fruity opening that avoids syrupy gourmand territory by pairing sweet orchard notes with crisp mandarin orange and green violet leaf. As the initial juice settles, Amalfi lemon and herba…
Reviews →Trussardi Fresh pairs crisp Amalfi Lemon with dewy Violet Leaf up front, backed by a clean floral bouquet of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. It opens bright and airy before settling into an earthy base of Virginia Cedar and Oak Moss. Designed as a personal scent for warm spring mornings, this 1999 release stays close…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Fresh?
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories. Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction is rated 4.11/5 from 136 votes; Fresh is rated 3.77/5 from 53 votes. Choose Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Fresh for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Fresh?
They last about the same: Fresh 63/100, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Fresh?
Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 63/100, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and Fresh smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Amalfi Lemon and oak moss.
Is Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction or Fresh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh is the stronger pick. Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and Fresh?
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction has top notes of Persimmon, Mandarin Orange, Red Apple and Mangosteen, heart notes of Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Resin, a base of oak moss, Mahogany, Driftwood and Tobacco. Fresh has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Patchouli.
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