Fragrance comparison

Reaction vs Reaction for Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reaction

Kenneth Cole

4.07979 votes

Rank #28,714 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Reaction for Her

Kenneth Cole

3.80287 votes

Rank #32,741 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories.

Reaction
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Reaction for Her
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Reaction4/7

Reaction for Her3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReactionKenneth Cole

Reaction for HerKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 979 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 287 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerReactionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

979 votes

25%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

287 votes

Category winnerReactionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityReaction for Her

SillageReaction for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value67

Category winnerReactionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

green50%

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both ozonic, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonWatermelonGreen AppleLemonLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

MelonGrapefruitWatermelonAppleMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrchidViolet Leaf

Base

Coton candyMuskVetiverWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesMelon, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReaction for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,714

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,741

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReactionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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…

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, Reaction or Reaction for Her?

Reaction takes 4 of 7 categories. Reaction is rated 4.07/5 from 979 votes; Reaction for Her is rated 3.80/5 from 287 votes. Choose Reaction for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Reaction for Her for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Reaction or Reaction for Her?

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

Which projects more, Reaction or Reaction for Her?

Reaction for Her projects furthest (Reaction for Her 53/100, Reaction 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reaction and Reaction for Her smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Reaction and Reaction for Her?

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. 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.