Reaction Kenneth Cole

Grapefruit and mandarin ignite with immediate brightness, the citrus oils hitting with almost aggressive freshness whilst apple provides a subtle sweetness beneath, like biting into a just-peeled segment. Within moments, you're enveloped in something that feels clean without being soapy—a genuine fruit-forward proposition that sparkles on the skin.

By the ninety-minute mark, watermelon emerges as the star turn, its juicy, nearly creamy character transforming the composition into something decidedly more gourmand. Lily of the valley settles alongside it, contributing a soft, slightly aldehydic shimmer that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying, and the citrus begins its gradual retreat into the background.

Here is where Reaction's brevity becomes apparent. The patchouli and sandalwood establish themselves only faintly, offering a whisper of woodiness and warm musk rather than genuine substantiality. By the fourth hour, you're essentially smelling a softened version of the heart—still pleasant, still present, but noticeably diminished, fading toward a barely-detectable skin scent by hour six.