Kenneth Cole 2009 EDT

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Reaction T-Shirt

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Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Reaction T-Shirt opens with Red Apple, Watermelon, Pear, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Gin, Lavender, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Cotton Flower, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Kenneth Cole's Reaction T-Shirt carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a total mixed bag. Some absolutely love its fruity, casual vibe for summer, while others are utterly repulsed, calling it anything from 'expired pear' to 'alcoholic catastrophe'. Definitely sample before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Casual
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Reaction T-Shirt Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its weak longevity and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual settings where you don't need to make a huge statement. The fresh and fruity notes lean heavily towards daytime and relaxed activities, with many reviewers explicitly recommending it for summer days, BBQs, or even the gym.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An immediate blast of juicy red apple, ripe pear, and tropical passionfruit, softened by watery watermelon. As it dries, the boozy tang of gin and crisp juniper emerge, mellowed by lavender. The finish is a comforting blend of soft cotton flower, warm cedarwood, and clean musk, creating a surprisingly gentle, freshly laundered feel.

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