Fragrance comparison

Ensemble vs Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

Ensemble

Sospiro Perfumes

3.96137 votes

Rank #9,209 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction

Kenneth Cole

4.11136 votes

Rank #32,085 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ensemble
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Ensemble3/7

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction4/7

Ratings & consensus: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Community sentiment: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Longevity: Ensemble
Sillage & projection: Ensemble
Value for money: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Versatility: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ensemble

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EnsembleSospiro Perfumes

Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

4.11/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

37%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnsemble

SillageEnsemble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value59

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoPink Pepper

Base6-9 hrs

Mexican VanillaMusk

Top

PersimmonMandarin OrangeRed AppleMangosteenViolet Leaf

Heart

Amalfi LemonCardamomClary SageResin

Base

oak mossMahoganyDriftwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Ensemble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring97

Summer100

Fall49

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerConnected Kenneth Cole ReactionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

Men79

Unisex17

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,209

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,085

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnsembleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sospiro Ensemble opens with a fast splash of crisp lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and bright bergamot before settling into its true character: a cozy blend of dry tobacco leaf, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. While the citrus gives you an energetic burst for the first fifteen minutes, the heart turns smooth, woody…

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Connected 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…

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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, Ensemble or Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction?

Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories. Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction is rated 4.11/5 from 136 votes. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ensemble or Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction?

Ensemble lasts longest (Ensemble 82/100, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ensemble or Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction?

Ensemble projects furthest (Ensemble 73/100, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensemble and Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tobacco.

Is Ensemble or Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensemble is the stronger pick. Ensemble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ensemble and Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction?

Ensemble has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Pink Pepper, a base of Mexican Vanilla and Musk. 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.