Fragrance comparison

Libre vs Reaction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 984 ratings analysed

Libre

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.805 votes

Rank #40,343 CitrusWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Reaction

Kenneth Cole

4.07979 votes

Rank #28,714 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Libre
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reaction
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Libre2/4

Reaction2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibreArman Manoukian Parfums

ReactionKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.07/ 5 · 979 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

979 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLibre

SillageLibre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerReactionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

amber30%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

green50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen Apple

Heart

Woody NotesLime

Base

AmberWhite MuskOzonic notes

Top

MelonWatermelonGreen AppleLemonLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Apple and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,343

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,714

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReactionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libre opens with juicy lime, lemon and a semi-sweet green apple that gives it a bright, sparkling feel straight away. As it settles, the citrus stays fresh but picks up soft woods, musk and a light amber warmth. It reads as an easy unisex citrus for spring and summer, especially if you like clean, energising fragrance…

Reviews →

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.

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, Libre or Reaction?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Libre is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Reaction is rated 4.07/5 from 979 votes. Choose Libre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reaction for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Libre or Reaction?

They last about the same: Libre 53/100, Reaction 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Libre or Reaction?

Libre projects furthest (Libre 75/100, Reaction 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libre and Reaction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Apple and Lime.

Is Libre or Reaction better for summer or winter?

Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libre and Reaction?

Libre has top notes of Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Woody Notes and Lime, a base of Amber, White Musk and Ozonic notes. Reaction has top notes of Melon, Watermelon, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.