Fragrance comparison

Muguet du Bonheur (2021) vs Reaction

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,019 ratings analysed

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

Caron

3.2740 votes

Rank #22,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reaction

Kenneth Cole

4.07979 votes

Rank #25,908 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories.

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reaction
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)3/7

Reaction4/7

Ratings & consensus: Reaction
Community sentiment: Reaction
Longevity: Reaction
Sillage & projection: Muguet du Bonheur (2021)
Value for money: Reaction
Versatility: Muguet du Bonheur (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)Caron

ReactionKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 68%

4.07/ 5 · 979 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerReactionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

40 votes

33%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

979 votes

Category winnerReactionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityReaction

SillageMuguet du Bonheur (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value72

Category winnerReactionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

rose84%

aquatic77%

green69%

ozonic61%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

green50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aquatic, ozonic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotNashi PearWatermelonItalian Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyTurkish RoseRose

Base3-5 hrs

MossPatchouliVirginian Cedar

Top

MelonWatermelonGreen AppleLemonLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Muguet du Bonheur (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuguet du Bonheur (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,226

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,908

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuguet du Bonheur (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Muguet du Bonheur (2021) opens with a refreshing, dewy splash of lime, Italian mandarin, and crisp nashi pear. The initial spray feels bright, juicy, and aquatic, thanks to a subtle watermelon accord that lifts the citrus oils. It feels lively on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit gives way to a cl…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) or Reaction?

Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories. Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is rated 3.27/5 from 40 votes; Reaction is rated 4.07/5 from 979 votes. Choose Muguet du Bonheur (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reaction for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) or Reaction?

Reaction lasts longest (Reaction 52/100, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) or Reaction?

Muguet du Bonheur (2021) projects furthest (Muguet du Bonheur (2021) 50/100, Reaction 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muguet du Bonheur (2021) and Reaction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Muguet du Bonheur (2021) or Reaction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is the stronger pick. Muguet du Bonheur (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muguet du Bonheur (2021) and Reaction?

Muguet du Bonheur (2021) has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Nashi Pear and Watermelon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Turkish Rose and Rose, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Virginian Cedar. 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.