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Grem743 – :
Tested it coz I was looking for a fresh office scent, nice scent fresh breezy BUT performance is so weak, 1 hour Max and its gone…if it only have a good performance it is definitely a winner frag. A safe scent to wear to office and school. The price is reasonable and people who are new to frags can try this one. Serious fragrance connoisseurs looking for decent performance don’t waste your time with this.
obd132speagoessenda – :
This fragrance is rather interesting, having just finished a 1.7 Oz bottle I have come to the conclusion that this fragrance is synthetically fresh wispier. Let me explain what I mean by synthetically fresh wispier. This fragrance is rather synthetic, not in a machine like way but rather it smells like something that can’t be found in nature. It has a sweetness about it that is over powering but not for long. That brings me to the ‘wispier’, like a wispier this fragrance is soft and doesn’t last long. But also like a wispier this fragrance is something you pay attention to because you do not want to miss a word or in this case a note. The notes are fresh, this is a fragrance you wear in the spring when you want to relax and feel fresh. You are wearing this fragrance because you want to be in the moment because a moment is all you are given with this synthetic fresh wispier.
valer-firso – :
Deep leathery watermelon is how this plays out on my skin. I LOVE the scent, I just wish it lasted longer. I find this very similar to Jimmy Choo Man, but luckily, it does last a LITTLE longer than the Jimmy Choo. The scent of Reaction is also much better, to my nose.
This is the most popularly worn scent among my friends here, in a big city in the Midwestern USA, and now I see why. But one word of advice – bring an atomizer if you plan to impress with this scent. You’re gonna need it if you want a “Reaction” out of this one beyond the 5 hour mark.
web4ik – :
A horrible scent thats been done to death. If youre going to re create whats already been created at least make it last. Sorry this is just nasty
white86 – :
Blind bought this juice because of all the comments. I actually have to say it’s ok, but I like the T-shirt version way better. Everything isn’t for everyone, I think when writing these reviews it needs to be stated that it’s just a personal opinion. For those who swear by this juice, by all means enjoy
entendCleadox – :
My first fragrance that my gf bought me. Like the sweet fruity smell of it. But does not last long. Great fragrance for a beginner tho.
1kozak – :
Reaction is a classic summer staple for a young guy. Heavy melon off the top. Settles into the common (maybe less common now) synthetic musk. It’s super fruity, a tiny bit woody, and very youthful. Reminds me a lot of the early 2000s cologne trends. Was super generic then but that trend has passed and I actually don’t smell Reaction, or similar scents, as often now.
Longevity is just a bit below average on my skin: 3-5 hours. This isn’t an issue as this is purely a day time, casual/gym scent for me. Don’t want those lasting.
A 7.0/10. I actually like this scent a lot. It’s super casual, smells good, gets compliments, and is very cheap. Easily has a home in a warm weather or gym rotation.
jms240elipseskism – :
I purchased a group of bottles and one of them was an older Reaction, perhaps 8 ml remaining in it. At first, my thought was that I smelled this before, possibly Voyage by Nautica, but then I was asking myself why I don’t like these kinds of scents. I think the reason is that while they smell okay at first, there’s no development into anything better. Moreover, if I try to waft it up to my nose once in a while it’s too “synthetic,” but if I don’t, it’s too weak. As to the scent itself, I get the fruit, but also hints of some other things, like maple syrup and celery, along with something laundry detergent-ish. And there’s also a hint of sweetness, though overall it’s on the dry side. I don’t find this to be pleasant and it mostly just dissipates over time.
wertynta – :
citrusy at first but that dries quickly into melon and aquatic florals. I am a woman but sometimes i do wear men’s colognes and while this could be unisex, its not quite my cup of tea as its too fresh and i tend to lean towards spicier and sweeter scents. I do like it though, its smells fruity almost, with hint of melon but its not quite so fruity that it takes it into girly fragrance. Perfectly appropriate for a man, especially on hot day
ultimate_kw – :
One of the best and most unique colognes out there, sweet, melony, sour, like a bite of kiwi fruit, very sweet and tropical-fresh. Have had women respond well to it, verbally also.
яйцоглист – :
2 word summary:
Overripe melon.
Berating rating 4/10
Vladimir80 – :
Fresh, sweet, fruity, and bright, this scent really elicits a “contempo casual” reaction from me. I enjoy the melon-citrus accord off the top, and the cooling woody midsection is just enough to prevent it from being a mere aftershave in the longevity department, but honestly there isn’t much else to say about Reaction. It smells fruity, sweet, it’s a crowd pleaser, it’s synthetic, but it smells good, and if you just want to smell clean and “fresh” you should get a bottle.
uliay – :
I can’t tell you how badly I wanted to like this one, but it’s just disappointing in too many ways.
I bought this on the “reminds me of” recommendations on this site, comparing this insipid juice to the vastly superior but inexplicably discontinued Nautica Island Voyage. Yeah, I get that both share some common notes (melon, citrus, sandalwood – allegedly), but come on. The two belong in very different leagues. Where NIV actually provides a nuanced, discernible combination of complimentary accords, this stuff is a strictly linear, watery alcoholic, artificially acrid mess. And I could swear that to my nose, early in the drydown there is some kind of barnyard hay-like twang going on – which is almost certainly a product of cheap synthetics in use. And as it dries down further, it just doesn’t get a whole hell of a lot better, either. Just slightly less fruit and slightly more wet hay. Mercifully, it more or less just evaporates into nothing within an hour or two, sparing one the need to scrub this awful stuff off.
It’s a weak, artificial mess that I somehow remember being better in years past. Kenneth Cole can do (and has done) so much better than this. And so can you. Pass.
micadeyna – :
Clean, fresh, ordinary. Opening notes with melon are positive and pleasant. Reminds me of Kenneth Cole Black on dry down. Poor to mediocre performance re longevity and sillage.
hfc296intitytek – :
Fresh, loving this one.
Compliments galore as well, from the guys to the girls.
Simply put, picture a nice clean grass field to the face… and thats what you get with this one.
One to have for the collection for sure.
yfe686intitytek – :
Youthful, sweet, fruity, fresh with lots of tang and watermelon! This scent also reminds me of Curve Appeal for Men, as Curve Appeal for Men reminds me of Kenneth Cole Reaction. I would suggest keeping one of the two in your collection for those really hot summer days by the pool. the only thing is that this frag doesn’t stay around too long…but for the price, it won’t hurt to spray on a few extra sprays throughout the day.
ufx545Bessinepome – :
Still have a bottle of this almost classic, been out 13 years already, almost forgot about it. Great spring-fall scent here, great for nighttime. I easily got 5 hours on my skin being outside in San Diego today. I haven’t worn this one much but it truly does smell great. So many other colognes after this have copied it’s scent, this was definitely an original.
Scent:8
Longevity:6
Sillage:5
Unique/Industry First:7
Quality:7
Kenneth Cole always make quality products, if you like citrus and fruit, this is a great nighttime citrus. I’ve never had a woman not love this scent.
radik007 – :
Testing it right now. Smells like fresh watermelon. Good for our country’s climate.
zergano – :
The best watermelon bubblegum scent I ever experienced. Too bad it doesn’t last long.
5 minutes on skin.
2 hours on clothes.
Nickoshcial – :
I really wished this performed well because it’s quite refreshing at the top with so many melon notes with apple and lime – really nice, but one of the weakest performances of a fragrance I’ve ever tried.
klondaik97 – :
This one was weird. Again, recently getting into fragrances. Have tried about 60 samples/decants in the last 4 months.
For about 2.5 hours after applying this, I got absolutely nothing unless I rubbed my arm under my nose. Now for the last hour I am smelling it.
It smells nice enough but not unique enough from some of what I already have or have on my want list.
Smells a bit soapy/clean, I was hoping for more watermelon/fruity smell.
I will finish my sample, but that is about it for this one.
UPDATE: Throughout the next 2-3 hours it was nice. Don’t know why it gave me nothing the first 2 hours.
Lucy_fromAD – :
Bought the body spray of this for around $10, and it works quite well. Although I understand how this being a light scent can be a drawback for those who want to be smelled around corners (like the guy in the movie Mr. Deeds who “wore more cologne than any man should ever wear” [damn you, Old Spice]), I appreciate the subtlety of this. Light, fresh, clean, and gets compliments from my woman – the only one I truly wait for.
If you are like me in that you collect various scents, you cannot go wrong with at least having this in the collection. It’s affordable and pleasant.
Irenila – :
Reaction was the first ever bottle I bought for myself. I was 16 working a high school coop placement in a sears cosmetics department. Young and new to the fragrance world I feel in love with the sparkling androgyny of this sweet men’s juice. Now that I tend to wear classic women’s scents opium, youth dew, shalimar ect, I find reaction weak, a synthetic melonball cocktail. I would not recommend this for a grown up but it was perfect for a 16 year old as it was for me all those years ago
Pania – :
Nice fresh melon scent, although a lidl bit powdery.
Sits close to skin and longevity is so-so.
t_alexandr_t – :
One of the most underrated fragrances on the market.
Easy every day scent that preforms well.
And one of my favorites for the summer.
lgbalabanva – :
Perfect summer smell
kursoff – :
Very linear all i get is the melon and apple notes but gets tons compliments.Safe scent.Sadly longevity is poor only last 1 maybe 2 hrs but thats even pushing it.It does radiates for me up to an arms length for about 20 mins before it becomes a skin scent for the remaining 40 mins or so.You definitely need to bring a decant ard to reapply often.You have to be trigger happy with this.Definelty for summer only.Maybe a safe work scent.
Scent:7
Sillage:6
Longevity:5
Vail2010 – :
Certainly a summer scent. The melon really dominates. Got it as part of a sampler set. A pleasant fragrance, but, not one I would purchase a full bottle of.
Diemiapoige – :
I like the scent. Its smooth but fairly weak, but its not a cheap scent. I rarely wear it since the scent isnt very unique compared to other lighter smelling colonges.
ynw369JeomiWogkig – :
Can this reaction react really to my chemistry? Kenneth-Cole on the ride, so good,so sweet.
UnekUtiny – :
I actually liked this cologne,it had a smell that made me feel confident excited happy in a instant I was like yeah I’m getting this lol seriously good stuff
I cant wait to open this on Christmas
timon-bobon – :
I can’t stand this cologne. The melon scent is not good in my opinion. It literally makes me sick to my stomach.
IceEnergy – :
One of my favorite college colognes. Young men you should get this stuff for sure. I remember when I first bought the bottle and gave it to a couple girlfriends to smell. 1st words were “Yummy, delicious and good choice” back then the opening spray to me was a melon bomb exploding fresh Great for day and summer.
I still have a bottle. I don’t use it as much.Its overly sweet to me nowadays. Occasionally I’ll wear it to work. I still get asked what am I wearing? And compliments about the smell.
It’ll always remind me of my early 20’s.
денди 311285 – :
All in all i still have to say this a decent cologne and even though this was 1 of my first colognes I still to this day enjoy it even though my collection has shifted to having 100+ bottles.
With that said theres still some strong pros and cons with this fragrance.
The main pro of this fragrance is the smell. It opens up with a big old blast of fruits. Everyone in fragrantica gets the melon but I personally get mainly Watermelon and apple. If your a big fan of fruity,fresh scents you will surely love this but on other end of the spectrum if you despise youthful,fruity scents stay FAR away from this scent.lol….
In the heart you still have the fruitiness of the top but then after 5 mins I get the patchouli and sandalwood and it really smoothes this fragrance out while still keeping the freshness. The drydown is pretty much the same except that in the heart id say you smell 60% fruit 40% woods and patchouli while in the drydown it reverses and you get 60% woods and patchouli and 40% fruit. (YES, on my skin the fruitness is still prevalent all the way to end of this fragrance)
I do have to say I love this scent for those hot days that I dont want to wear something to heavy 🙂
The cons of this fragrance is performance… longevity is spotty on me lasting anywhere from 3-6 hours mainly staying around the 3-4 hrs. Projection on this is above average for about 30mins and then dies down to a skin scent for the duration of the fragrance.
All in id rate this a 7 out of 10 ! Solid scent that will get you noticed and good for compliments but performance could deffinitly be better
Sidenote: This would be great for running errands or a work scent (if you work part time hours) as its very inoffensive and non-intrusive
Also 1 difference I get that no one else mentions is that in the base of this I get a lot of sandalwood.
belgorod-sochi – :
Picked this up for $7 100ml at TJ Maxx. Have a feeling they put the wrong price tag and this was meant for the body spray, not the EDT. Ive usually seen it for $30 at Ross and TJ Maxx.
Ive dismissed this as a potential buy bc of the poor longevity comments despite the pretty positive reviews. It is a pleasant fruity smell that will be liked by most but yeah, longevity is a major issue. Im lucky to get 2-2.5 hrs. But that first hour will get you noticed.
Unless you can get it dirt cheap like I did, Id pass on this. Theres a handful of other cheapies that perform better.
vadimariy – :
I gifted this to my boyfriend, it smells amazing on him. We live in a dry climate and he is Italian, seeming to hold fragrance for longer periods of time. I’d recommend for 4 corners (US). If your fragrance is not lasting as you would like, try Acqua di gio. Better staying power and less subtlety.
ysv883Negeltzex – :
Longetivety not good. I live in florida hot all the time.sillage lasts 2 to 3 hours on my skin.longer on my shirt.first notes smell great.drydown is very week.if you like mellon this is the way to go.but you will have to spray down every 2 hours.
vadim28-83 – :
Basically watermelon in a bottle. Smells just fine, but to me, it can become somewhat sickly if applied more than 6 sprays. Unfortunately, the lack of performance leaves you no choice. For $20 at Marshalls, I’m glad to have this in my collection.
Imnyak – :
Very fresh and safe to wear for almost any occasion. This is my go to for any spring/summer event where I need to dress up a little. It’s just a classy, crowd pleasing scent. Won’t offend or choke anybody out, very well balanced and quiet. Highly recommend!
9.5/10
zavatsk – :
I feel that since Parlux as taken over marketing the Kenneth Cole fragrance line from Coty the longevity of the fragrances has greatly improved. Both Black and Reaction last much longer on me with better sillage.
sheker187 – :
This frag must have been made for my skin specifically! So long lasting! It can go the entire day and then into night and still have someone say, “you smell good.”
Fresh, clean, fruity, non confrontational and a total pleasure to wear or be in the presence of someone wearing it.
I have to admit this was one of those frags I first encountered on a stranger and went “woah. what are you wearing, strange guy that I don’t know.”
Bought it ASAP and have gone through at least 8 bottles since.
9/10 Scent
9/10 Longevity
8/10 Sillage
6535613 – :
Ugh! I’ll probably get flamed here since many favors Reaction. I too at first fell in love with it. But after several wearings this just becomes nauseating. Literally I want to vomit! The melon/watermelon/apple suddenly becomes cloying to my nose. I don’t know why though. I bought this just to try a non-citrus based fresh scent since I’m used to citus based fragrances.
Guess I have to cross this notes combo out of my checklist when buying fragrances and search for other combinations of fresh notes.
Btw,when the initial notes die down, and the lemon/lime emerges, this reminds me of Polo Blue.
Iteplecem – :
This is the best smelling perfume (only with in first few mins) I’ve ever got to know. Opening is awesome, fruity with touch of spicy background, and natural. but sad it doesn’t last and quickly settle down on the middle/base note which I don’t like at all. If the opening smell can last for few hours this could be my best perfume.
And I think girls love this, you can understand why..
konstantin_lomanov – :
Great spring summer fragrance its light airy a little sweet a little floral a little citrusy and a tad bit fruity overall very nice kind of unisex women like it my girl loves it I give this a 9 out of 10 would be a perfect 10 but its so light it kind of disappears after a few hours more so becomes a skin scent its a scent you can apply up to 8 sprays and you won’t offend or choke people out and the best part is its really affordable around the holidays I got a set for $32 came with 1.7oz and two 3.4oz body wash I also found the deodorant and body spray at perfumania you’ll need it to get a little more lasting out of it but its still a excellent scent you need to add it to your collection if you don’t own it
transneft1990 – :
This is a scent im really surprised isnt talked about more ! And was actually a scent my gf picked out on her on for me and its 1 I can say that we both really enjoy 🙂
This scent is a very juicy,sweet,fruity fragrance that the watermelon and apple are very dominant in so if your fans of those notes deffinitly give this 1 a try. This scent is also pretty linear but once it dries down it remains fruity but loses some of that juiciness from the top but then smooths out more and gets slightly more woody. This really is a beautiful fragrance and 1 of the scents my gf asks me to wear and I can honestly see why.
Performance on this is where it loses some marks for me though. With this 1 you have to spray a good bit (5-6 sprays) just to get average projection (this scent stays pretty close to the skin) and even then it only lasts 3-6hrs
Overall id have to give this a rating of 6.75 out of 10 ! Great smell, below average performance
chips – :
Devastatingly weak for such a great scent. The longevity and sillage are abysmal.
I had to do 14 sprays in total in order to get a satisfactory projection.
muwerwsdd – :
This is a really juicy fragrance. I love the initial spray: Bright, juicy melon and apple. This is probably my most complimented fragrance. The main issue is the longevity and sillage, but if you start off with at least 6 sprays you can compensate for the poor longevity. As I said before, I love the initial spray, but I’m not a fan of the basenotes. The musky finish is pretty bland, and that’s probably the reason this fragrance doesn’t make my top ten. Nonetheless, this is a Kenneth Cole fragrance worth owning and it’s excellent for those warmer days.
Alekc2012 – :
Everyone loves the smell, but if you use only 1 spray it will be gone within 1 hour.
So what I do is I put WAY to much on. But I always make sure I won’t be around someone for about 30 minutes.
Either way I had sprayed probably 10 sprays if not more then went to church. No one said anything, either way I stayed there the entire day and praised The Lord.
(I’m Pentecostal) Either way it came time for the night service which starts around 6 but my mom got there around 5:30. So the key thing to remember is that I had sprayed on this cologne at around 10:00 that morning. But when my mom walked through the door the first thing she says is that she smelled me when she walked in! So obviously this has more power than what I expected.
So really the more you spray the longer it will last and the more silage you will get.
So I’d say about 5 sprays MAX unless you live in a cold climate.
This is really a spring/summer fragrance.
Smell 8/10
Longevity with 5 sprays is moderate
Silage with 5 sprays is between moderate and heavy (3 feet)
sety1 – :
This was my first ever cologne, when I was about 12. Beautiful smell, but it doesn’t last long. I remember spraying it every hour or so at my freshman homecoming because it went away. I also remember getting tons of compliments about my scent that night and every other time I’ve worn this fragrance.
kareno76 – :
I do love the smell of this one but what a waste of money because it has NO longevity whatsoever. It reminds me of those cheap gumballs where the flavor lasts for less than a minute.
Nikolai 509 – :
I really like this fragrance but the longevity is horrible. Very very light after 1-2 hours. Not even a hint of fragrance after 4 hours. 3 sprays on skin, guess I’ll need to bathe in it.
The fragrance itself is very nice. Fruity without being sweet. Guys, don’t let the fact it’s fruity discourage you from trying this.
koksagen – :
it smell similar to CK Crave.
magna063 – :
Great scent with very poor projection and longevity.
Магда – :
Excellent beautiful scent.so fresh energyc.
gyulus85 – :
Light, juicy, and not overly sweet; the combined fruity notes ultimately smell like a pear to me. This could easily have the “sport” moniker. It’s a little too casual in my opinion and could be used more like an air freshener.
ewgenchik – :
A pleasant, salty watermelon/lime and laundry musk fragrance.
If you are seeking a fresh & fruity aquatic fragrance, Reaction fits the bill. It’s a sweeter, younger alternative to such scents as Cool Water & Acqua di Gio.
Reaction isn’t particularly special, but it’s hard for a citrus-aquatic fragrance to achieve that. It’s nice enough, easy to wear and affordable.
odious – :
Got this for a someone after he said hed like it, at first I wasn’t sure Id like it, its a bit watery/melon from the bottle but once sprayed, it is very pleasant. Juicy but still male, I really want to try the new Kenneth Cole Mankind, which sounds like a winter version!
EVKOR – :
This is an interesting perfume for men. It isn’t sporty and fresh (in that mountain and woods kind of way). It seems rather feminine when you consider all the fruits that are utilized in it; however, it is refreshing in a green/water sort of way.
What I originally pegged as a cucumber scent is probably the melon that is in it. I really enjoy this fragrance because there aren’t any other mens perfume that I can compare it to.
This is a great fragrance to have in a collection because it definitely fulfills the need for a scent in the summertime.
apach747 – :
This is a light fragrance, but it works for me. I’m not a fan of filling an entire room with my aroma. It lasts a few hours on me, and my girlfriend loves to smell this one.
Melon and apple are the most prominent notes, and they’re wonderful! Reaction has a citrusy-sweet freshness to it that also exudes a bit of class. It develops better on skin than on clothing, however, it doesn’t last very long on skin. For those worried about the patchouli, it is very light and plays more of an auxiliary role.
If you’re looking for something loud and impressive, this is not the one for you. But if you’d like a pleasant scent for up-close-and-personal conditions, try this one out!
dgulia – :
Really really lovely fresh fragrance is how I would describe this one. The melon comes straight away and this has to be one of my favourite notes, so refreshing and subtle there’s lots of green apple too just wonderful. The patchouli comes on later and it feels wonderfully fresh & soapy on my skin.
I noticed before I got this, lots of people saying it had no staying power and I figured that was probably true, due to the subtle melonee notes. However, on my skin it has lasted really well and matured nicely throughout the day.
It’s a lovely summery fragrance Im happy with it.
Saintpatrik – :
Smells VERY good. Needs to last a little longer though, almost feels like a Eau de Cologne. It is a very simple nice smelling watermelon and green apple with a little woods and patchouli. However, like I said, I need to really apply this one and use about 8-10 sprays along with spraying it in my hair to get it to last at all. It’s the same problem I have with Clinique Happy for men. Smells great, but doesn’t last. But it’s still a great go-to scent.
hool1gansds – :
Bought this for my husband because I was getting really tired of Farenheit. (I have a co-worker who wears it daily, and after being pregnant, I couldn’t stand it anymore.) Fresh, clean, masculine. Sporty without the sharp, nostril-flaring bite. Bought a cologne/shower gel set – scent lingers in the shower – which is sexy when I step in after he’s been in it and I smell him mingled with the fragrance. It blends well with his chemistry. A little citrusy.
urx104Unlogrere – :
Yeah I like this one. The opening is watermelon, very sweet. Melon, sandalwood, patchouli and musk. Badass combination. My favorite is the drydown. It becomes tangy as the musk and patchouli start doing their thing and the watermelon fades. Sweet tangy combo for me is about as good as it gets.
Longevity is a non-issue. Great subtle fragrance that won’t get on my nerves, or someone elses nerves when it is 90 degrees with 90% humidity. In fact that is where this shines. You won’t offend anyone with Reaction and, you will get 3 to 4 hours of moderate sillage, and another 3 to 4 hours after that in your personal space. Perfect for you or your other half to enjoy at the end of the day.
agent006 – :
An incredibly light, airy, pleasant and clean semi-sweet melon scent that’s very inoffensive; exactly what I want when hitting the gym or going shopping. One to use when you’re not looking for attention. That aside, it smells amazing and people love it. Longevity, sillage and projection need a drastic makeover for what could be “the” ideal summer scent.
Score 6/10
Namirina – :
That initial sweet smell (that I loved so much) only lasts 5 min. It’s barely noticable on cloths and smells horrible on my skin 🙁
BesLeakstab – :
Ok, just got this cologne today, and put it on just before – one word: Heaven.
Wow! where do i start.
Opens with an amazing watermelon/melon scent, that just drove me crazy – watermelon is my favorite fruit!
Im onto the base notes now which smells like that lemon/lime sherbet – very soft and light though, thanks to the musk that just makes me comfortable and smell yummy.
Jeez – i really love this scent, and this was a blind buy as well, going by what all other reviews are, and im glad i got it, ive never had this cologne before, so this is definitely a keeper to my collection!
Extremely impressed!
10/10!
micUphomimi – :
My ex-boyfriend used to wear this scent and it never failed to drive me wild. It smelled SO good on him! It is a very fresh and invigorating fragrance and on him I would get this scent of rosemary (a fave of mine). Fond, fond memories long after the passion and love are gone. When I smell this in a crowd of men I smile and glance around for him.
bodibuildi5 – :
This is a beautiful and delicious light scent; like summertime in a bottle.
Opening: Fresh. The wonderful smell of juicy watermelon and crisp green apple mix harmoniously and pleasantly with sandalwood. Loved it.
Sillage: Wont turn heads, but can be noticed by a person when they get about 1-2 feet away.
Longevity: Is reasonable, for the type of fragrance it is. On me it lasted about 2-3 hours with moisturized skin.
Gripes: So delicious, but so light in depth. Since this is the old version I wont expound, but I think KC Reaction Connected was a step in the right direction. This one just needed more…oomph.
Best for: A day out in the summer heat, its just going to fit perfectly with a casual summer day. Tank tops, flip flops and shades out on the lawn.
Overall: For me, this one was sealed up at first smell, I like it a lot. I like it because it always makes me think of kicking back on a red-checkerboard picnic cloth in the park with my shades on, while my friends eat watermelon and play frisbee. Sweet relaxation.
7/10
igor-doma – :
I’d picked up a sample from Sephora a while back but never actually wore it. Then I ran across a 1.7oz bottle at a different store for only $10 so I purchased it and gave the sample a try, knowing that I could return it if needed. It’s a very non-offensive, nondescript aquatic that does nothing original, but is clearly well-blended. Yet as others have stated, it’s incredibly light and is gone within an hour. Not even worth $10, I’m afraid.
Usba – :
Bought this back in 2004 when I was in college. Never wore it after college… just not for me.
Ikd5lsmdSj – :
could be a bestseller, if it had more power and longevity, scent is very good.
AnaegeCOtnefe – :
have been using this one for years; to me its a classic. very light yet well balenced; the melon note in this smells so natural and refreshing. very crisp.
abrebala – :
Nothing Iconic here, its your classic “college” type of cologne, the younger guys wear, but for a change – its not too bad, no yuck factor here if you are a real human being (and not a conservative frag-head that prides only on niche scents) – I have the aftershave which was given to me by my cousin, i use it once in a while or when i am in the mood for “just like old times” after-shave slap on..well it would have been a tad nicer, if it had some vetiver in it,but oh well..6/10
V-D–M – :
This stuff is reminiscent to a specific candy that i cannot pinpoint exactly what it is. It is very very light so going a few extra sprays wouldn’t hurt. I heard of projection and longevity problems. Althought the smell is unique and quite nice, i will not be purchasing a bottle only due to longevity and projection. Don’t get me wrong to all the lovers out there, i agree that its a nice scent and definitely can be an attention grabber, but i need to to last longer. Make an intense version then ill consider it.
Woland1982 – :
This is a mouthwatering candy.Summer Sun in a bottle.Melon and sweet apple.Very warm.Sweetness lingers and penetrates your skin…It’s a hit from KC.It is a bit too warm scent for office or business meetings,can’t see a guy in black suit wearing this cologne.Too much candy makes u thirsty and nauseous- it is a reaction to KC Reaction.
cissa – :
KC Reaction is the most popular from the Kenneth Cole house. It is a wonderful citrus aromatic scent thats strong yet light at the same time. Perfect for casual evenings and everyday use. The green apple aroma kicks in makes the longevity linger. This is a must keep in my collection
Stahtoowl – :
This is the only fragrance that has made me stop and ask someone what he was wearing. KC Reaction is a delightful and ingratiating mix of appealing fruit and fresh essence with soft musk and wood gently declaring their presence. I cannot imagine anyone not liking the genial fragrant bouquet of this gem.
wzryqltelnq – :
Before I go to bed, I put my dog out so that he can do his dirty deed and sometimes, I have to clean up after my dog and scent wafting out of my dog’s waste is so obnoxious that I am compelled to take a shower just to rid myself of the foulness.
Having said that..
After I take a shower, I want nothing but the ABSOLUTE freshness on me and of all the EDTs I have, I reach for the Kenneth Cole Reaction.
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