Fragrance comparison

Perpetuum vs Reaction for Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 386 ratings analysed

Perpetuum

Brocard

3.6599 votes

Rank #18,433 White FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Reaction for Her

Kenneth Cole

3.80287 votes

Rank #32,794 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reaction for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

Perpetuum
Choose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reaction for Her
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Perpetuum3/7

Reaction for Her4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerpetuumBrocard

Reaction for HerKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

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

17%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityReaction for Her

SillagePerpetuum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPerpetuumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aquatic, ozonic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPearPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

AmberMuskCedar

Top

MelonGrapefruitWatermelonAppleMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrchidViolet Leaf

Base

Coton candyMuskVetiverWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReaction for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#32,794

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerpetuumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perpetuum by Brocard opens with a refreshing splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and crisp pear that instantly brightens warm spring mornings. A delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet leaf emerges after twenty minutes, creating a weightless floral aura on skin. The finish settles into cle…

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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, Perpetuum or Reaction for Her?

Reaction for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. Perpetuum is rated 3.65/5 from 99 votes; Reaction for Her is rated 3.80/5 from 287 votes. Choose Perpetuum for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reaction for Her for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perpetuum or Reaction for Her?

Reaction for Her lasts longest (Reaction for Her 58/100, Perpetuum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perpetuum or Reaction for Her?

Perpetuum projects furthest (Perpetuum 57/100, Reaction for Her 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perpetuum and Reaction for Her smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and white floral accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Perpetuum and Reaction for Her?

Perpetuum has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. 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.