4
Notes
8
Accords
3
Perfumers
Defy
masculine
Defy by Calvin Klein is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Defy was launched in 2021. Defy was created by Anne Flipo, Pascal Gaurin and Loc Dong. Top notes are Bergamot and Lavender; middle note is Vetiver; base note is Amber.
Best Season
18%
Win
96%
Spr
100%
Sum
50%
Fall
Day & Night
98%
Day
29%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
939 votes
3.36
Love it
11012%
Like it
34236%
OK
30432%
Dislike
13815%
Hate it
455%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 28 community opinions from Reddit
5.8
/ 10 community score
The Defy EDT receives modest appreciation from wearers who appreciate its clean profile and unexpected longevity, though performance inconsistencies and mixed reviews on fragrance databases suggest it's a polarizing release. Community consensus is that it's best purchased at discounted retailers rather than full retail price, and worth testing before committing to a full bottle purchase.
Strengths
- Clean, subtle scent that receives compliments
- Better longevity than expected, especially EDT
- Underrated gem with good value at discounted prices
- Pleasant for versatile everyday wear
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent performance across formulations
- Leather note in EDP version off-putting to some
- Mixed reception across the Defy line
- Poorly reviewed on Fragrantica despite real-world appreciation
Best for
Everyday casual wearOffice environmentLayering and scent layering
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
