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Frescoamaro vs Reaction for Her

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

Updated 337 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reaction for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Frescoamaro

    Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Reaction for Her

    Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Frescoamaro3/7
Reaction for Her4/7
Ratings & consensus
Reaction for Her
Community sentiment
Reaction for Her
Longevity
Frescoamaro
Sillage & projection
Frescoamaro
Value for money
Reaction for Her
Versatility
Reaction for Her
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Frescoamaro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FrescoamaroProfumi del Forte
Reaction for HerKenneth Cole
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%
3.80/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerReaction for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
28%Dislike
4%Hate

50 votes

25%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

287 votes

Category winnerReaction for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityFrescoamaro

SillageFrescoamaro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerReaction for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
ozonic100%
aquatic92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
GinCucumberGrapefruitJuniper BerriesViolet LeafMelon
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
Damask RoseOsmanthus
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskMossVetiver
Top
MelonGrapefruitWatermelonAppleMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrchidViolet Leaf
Base
Coton candyMuskVetiverWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Melon and Musk. Durations are only published for Frescoamaro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall10
Winter5
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer93
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReaction for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men1
Unisex11
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,574

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,517

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrescoamaroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescoamaro by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic green eau de parfum built on crisp herbal freshness and cooling aquatic tones. Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, the scent opens with a brisk splash of gin and juniper berries alongside watery cucumber, sharp grapefruit, earthy violet leaf, and sweet melon. As the chilly c…

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Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her opens with a burst of crisp watermelon, chilled melon, and tart green apple. Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec balances the juicy top notes with light lily-of-the-valley and soft jasmine, drying down into fluffy cotton candy and musk. It works best during warm spring afternoons and humid summer…

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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, Frescoamaro or Reaction for Her?

Reaction for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. Frescoamaro is rated 3.56/5 from 50 votes; Reaction for Her is rated 3.80/5 from 287 votes. Choose Frescoamaro for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reaction for Her for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Frescoamaro or Reaction for Her?

They last about the same: Frescoamaro 60/100, Reaction for Her 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frescoamaro or Reaction for Her?

Projection is very close: Frescoamaro 55/100, Reaction for Her 53/100 for sillage.

Do Frescoamaro and Reaction for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Melon and Musk.

Is Frescoamaro or Reaction for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frescoamaro is the stronger pick. For winter, Reaction for Her is the stronger pick. Frescoamaro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frescoamaro and Reaction for Her?

Frescoamaro has top notes of Gin, Cucumber, Grapefruit and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Damask Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Moss and Vetiver. Reaction for Her has top notes of Melon, Grapefruit, Watermelon and Apple, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Orchid and Violet Leaf, a base of Coton candy, Musk, Vetiver and White Amber.

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