Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Skin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2002 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
Reaction Eau de Parfum bottle Reaction

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Skin Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is a true crowd-pleaser, perpetually missed by its devotees who hail it as a unique, versatile, 'second skin' scent that garners endless compliments. A few find it too green or 'aftershave-y', but for most, it's liquid gold.
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Our Verdict - Reaction Eau de Parfum
KC Reaction is a crowd-pleasing summer scent that's loved for its delicious fruity aroma but widely panned for its appalling longevity. If you can overlook the poor performance, it's a cheap and cheerful freshie that'll bag you compliments, especially if you're under 25.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 25% 14%
Fruity 10% 12%
Green 11% 9%
Sweet 14% 16%
Warm 3% 0%
Woody 20% 20%
Earthy 14% 13%
Animalic 8% 13%
Fresh 19% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Skin EdP
Reaction EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 16% vs 19%
Lemon 12% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Only in Skin Eau de Parfum
Rosewood 31% Jasmine 24% Rose 22%
Only in Reaction Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 49%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 53%
Only in Reaction Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 46%

Accords

Skin Eau de Parfum Reaction Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
65%
69%
Ozonic
100%
62%
Aquatic
95%
94%
Woody
48%
77%
Fruity
75%
60%
Fresh
74%
68%
Musky
47%
66%
Green
49%
57%
Powdery
54%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
65%
Ozonic shared
69%
100%
Aquatic shared
62%
95%
Woody shared
94%
48%
Fruity shared
77%
75%
Fresh shared
60%
74%
Musky shared
68%
47%
Green shared
66%
49%
57%
54%

Performance

Skin Eau de Parfum Reaction Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Skin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and citrusy profile makes it highly appropriate for office and casual wear, despite some mentions of good projection. The 'second skin' quality and sensual drydown also lend it well to date nights, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal settings.

Reaction Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light and inoffensive nature makes it suitable for office wear, but its poor longevity necessitates frequent reapplication. The fruity and casual profile, combined with its weakness, makes it perfect for casual outings and sports, where a subtle scent is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Ozonic, Aquatic, Fruity accords and Lily Of The Valley, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Skin Eau de Parfum
Reaction Eau de Parfum
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