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Mrs. Smith vs Reaction T-Shirt

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

Updated 209 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mrs. Smith takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Mrs. Smith

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Reaction T-Shirt

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Mrs. Smith4/7
Reaction T-Shirt2/7
Ratings & consensus
Reaction T-Shirt
Community sentiment
Mrs. Smith
Longevity
Mrs. Smith
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Reaction T-Shirt
Versatility
Mrs. Smith
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mrs. Smith

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mrs. SmithPhlur
Reaction T-ShirtKenneth Cole
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%
3.83/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%
Category winnerReaction T-ShirtRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

72 votes

31%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerMrs. SmithMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityMrs. Smith

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value68
Category winnerReaction T-ShirtBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
fresh88%
sweet77%
aquatic65%
floral53%
green42%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
aquatic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Granny Smith applePearWatermelon
Heart
Red AppleApple BlossomVioletPitahaya
Base
MuskPraline
Top
PassionfruitPearWatermelonRed Apple
Heart
GinJuniperLavender
Base
Cotton FlowerMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPear, Watermelon, Red Apple and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall31
Winter7
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMrs. SmithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex9
Women88
Men61
Unisex28
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,116

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMrs. SmithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mrs. Smith by Phlur is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that centers on the crisp, tart bite of fresh green apples. Designed for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months, it pairs bright, aquatic fruit notes with a soft, velvety praline finish that keeps the scent grounded and approachable for a…

Reviews →

Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt opens with a juicy burst of passionfruit, crisp red apple, and chilled watermelon. The fruitiness pops immediately, offering a bright splash of sweetness that feels light and casual rather than heavy or syrupy. As the wet top notes fade, a cool gin accord arrives alongside juniper berrie…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mrs. Smith or Reaction T-Shirt?

Mrs. Smith takes 4 of 7 categories. Mrs. Smith is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; Reaction T-Shirt is rated 3.83/5 from 127 votes. Choose Mrs. Smith for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reaction T-Shirt for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mrs. Smith or Reaction T-Shirt?

Mrs. Smith lasts longest (Mrs. Smith 58/100, Reaction T-Shirt 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mrs. Smith or Reaction T-Shirt?

Projection is very close: Mrs. Smith 52/100, Reaction T-Shirt 52/100 for sillage.

Do Mrs. Smith and Reaction T-Shirt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and aquatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Watermelon, Red Apple and Musk.

Is Mrs. Smith or Reaction T-Shirt better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mrs. Smith is the stronger pick. For winter, Reaction T-Shirt is the stronger pick. Mrs. Smith suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mrs. Smith and Reaction T-Shirt?

Mrs. Smith has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Pear and Watermelon, heart notes of Red Apple, Apple Blossom, Violet and Pitahaya, a base of Musk and Praline. Reaction T-Shirt has top notes of Passionfruit, Pear, Watermelon and Red Apple, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Lavender, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

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