Reaction T-Shirt

I first came across Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt in the late spring of 2009, while deciding on a summer cologne right after the original release of the cologne (original blue packaging). I asked the Boston Store employee for recommendations and if there was anything new that was worthy trying. The woman was extremely excited about T-Shirt and I admit I was too, so much so that it is the only discontinued cologne that I actively seek out. I purchased it that day and received many compliments, the kind where people stopped what they were doing and made a point to ask what it was. There are two major negative that are pretty significant. 1. The longevity of the scent is extremely poor, worst that I have experienced. 2. Like with any other thing in my life that I thoroughly enjoy and want to hold onto forever, The original 'T-Shirt' (blue packaging) mysteriously disappeared and was replaced by a cologne of the same name in new packaging (orange highlighted clear bottle). While I was thrilled to have 'T-Shirt' back, the second release of the cologne was noticeably different to me. The initial burst that was a clean punch with notes of fruit and what I describe as the 'cotton' hint that gave the original its teeth wasn't as noticeable and so it goes that one of my favorite fragrances that was memorable because the base was hints of all the things you want in a cologne subtlety blended to create the perfect base and then you experience the lightning electric notes of perfection that created the 'cotton' experience, and it truly hit your dopamine receptors like pure powder. It was that good... (even 9 years later I'm recalling my experience like T-Shirt was a drug. Unfortunately, the orange 'T-Shirt' version just didn't have that 'it' factor that defined the fragrance. Continuing with the drug reference the retread T-Shirt is quality but if you've had the pure stuff, you will be disappointed with the product that is available now. **I would be interested to find out what caused Reaction to mess with the original version. Im thinking that the original longevity was so poor that they believed that it was worth trying to fix the issue but weren't able to and instead their experiments resulted in yet another disappointment. The re-release packaging was a head scratchier as well.From a marketing approach, the original strategies worked perfectly. The light blue color perfectly hint at the sensations that the fragrance produced. I am now actually quite depressed after wasting the last 20 minutes expressing the excitement that I experienced when I first tried 'T-Shirt'.. as I recall my experience with Kenneth Cole Reaction over the years the fate of my coveted First Edition 'T Shirt' cologne appropriate when you consider how disappointing Kenneth Cole has become. Their shoe game is the worst of the big names in the department stores. The shoes are gaudy and fucking poor. The Mens slacks are so bad that if a situation is just stressful enough, the disparity in the misrepresentation of the actual length could create a scene where you flip shit in the mens department. Kenneth Cole Reaction's only lifeboat that remains is the Black cologne. Without that I'm thinking we may have scene a much quicker fall from grace, which is something Im finding that Im an expert on.

I blind bought this because of the comparisons to Ferrari light essence, which is their take on Dolce and Gabbana light blue for women. Strangely enough I like the D&G light blue woman’s version more than the male counterpart. This is very similar to D&G for women. I still have Ferrari light essence so I decided to compare the two. FLE opens a little stronger compared to Kenneth Cole T-Shirt, but where difference starts to take effect is after 30 to 45 minutes FLE becomes a non existent skin scent and T-shirt starts to take off with its performance. I’m an older fellow who is in my early 40’s and I wear this with confidence. I don’t understand labels when it comes to specific ages for a cologne to wear. My motto is; wear or do what you’re comfortable with. To my nose this is a fruity aromatic scent that is very similar to the above mentioned scents. It’s gorgeous to wear and any woman I’ve ever been around is constantly sniffing me. It’s best worn in summer on the hotter days but I can easily wear this in the fall too. It’s definitely unisex and inoffensive. This is a solid 7/10 for me. I get between 4 and 5 hours, maybe 6 on a hot day. On another note: if anyone is looking for another cheaper version of D&G light blue for her, try Armaf Tag-Her, this one is similar to that one too.

This scent is fabulous, I tried it first as it was the one I purchased first. I purchased the reaction and I am like no way. This T shirt version is way better. I get more compliments in this than the original reaction. This is a full blown fruit bomb! Dries down into an excellent smell, especially if your tired of the usual summer citrus smell.. it has somewhat poor sillage, I put it on my clothes and you can smell it without being very close. Even better on the skin after you've had a great evening. Don't let any nay sayers deter you. As always! Try it for yourself, everyone has different DNA!!!

The only place I've been able to find this is in Puerto Rico when I'm on vacation. It's a shame because I bought this when it first released at Macy's and it came with a big bottle of shower gel which added to the projection and longevity. With out the gel it doesn't last long. I still have 90% from my last trip to PR last summer. Paid about $50. Online it's going for as high as $129 if you can find it and it's not worth $100. One of my favorite summer scents. Best way to describe this scent is fresh cotton sheets blowing in the wind on a clothes line on a summer day.

Unreal good. Im a cologne snob, and this cheap cheap stuff is nearly as tastey and powerful and good as the origional reaction. Its got a berry start, not great, but then theres this fresh 'new tshirt smell' also, which is incredible they could capture that, and then it dries to an egyptian musk with a fruity aura. It really is special. And at 8.00$ a bottle, its almost an unreal good deal, perhaps the greatest all around cologne that I've purchased this year (out of about 30) if you factor in the price.