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    Side by side

    Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction vs. Core

    Clearly related
    Core by Gap bottle

    Core

    Gap
    Eau de Toilette2010
    New comparison

    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

    Key facts: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction vs. Core
    Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionCore
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20112010
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-RouxCaroline Sabas
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Tropical
    Fresh
    Aquatic

    Core

    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Woody
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Leather
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red AppleMandarin OrangePersimmonViolet Leaf
    Mandarin OrangeBasilBlack Pepper
    Heart
    CardamomClary SageLemonPistachio tree resin
    LavenderFreesiaSuede
    Base
    DriftwoodMahoganyOakmossTobacco
    SandalwoodOakmossAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction vs. Core
    Connected Kenneth Cole ReactionCore
    Score3/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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