5
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Defy Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfummasculine
Created by Pascal Gaurin
Defy Eau de Parfum by Calvin Klein is a fragrance for men. Defy Eau de Parfum was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Pascal Gaurin. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper; middle notes are Saffiano Leather and Suede; base note is Haitian Vetiver.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
82%
Win
94%
Spr
60%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
97%
Day
91%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
509 votes
3.72
Love it
11422%
Like it
22845%
OK
9819%
Dislike
479%
Hate it
224%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 6 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
The community shows cautious interest in Defy Eau de Parfum but is skeptical about Calvin Klein's ability to deliver on 'intense' fragrance claims. Main concern is whether the higher concentration will provide noticeably better performance than the original EDT, which disappointed users with weak longevity.
Strengths
- Interesting note combination with mandarin, vetiver, and leather
- Higher concentration (Eau de Parfum) may offer better performance than original EDT
- Calvin Klein brand recognition and accessibility
Weaknesses
- Calvin Klein has reputation for weak performance on fragrances
- Skepticism about whether 'intense' descriptor is justified
- Limited real-world testing and reviews available
Best for
Office wearCasual daily wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
