Core
GapEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Core vs. Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Core | Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2010 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Caroline Sabas | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Core
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Aromatic
Leather
Warm Spicy
Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Tropical
Fresh
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeBasilBlack Pepper
Red AppleMandarin OrangePersimmonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderFreesiaSuede
CardamomClary SageLemonPistachio tree resin
Base
SandalwoodOakmossAmber
DriftwoodMahoganyOakmossTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Core | Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Designer fragrances don't always earn their keep. Core by Gap does something harder: it makes you smell like yourself, not like a billboard. Fresh, warm, worn-in.Core
Kenneth Cole fragrances have always been about New York: urban, confident, built for everyday wear. Connected takes that further, a 2011 fresh-citrus that actually gets noticed.Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction