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Calvin Klein

Designer

USA

Contradiction

3.830 ratings·Men·1999

Contradiction by Calvin Klein was imported from the Fragrantica catalog.

Perfumers

Carlos BenaimPierre Wargnye

Main Accords

aromaticcitruswoodyfresh spicywarm spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
citrus
86%
woody
73%
fresh spicy
59%
warm spicy
45%
fresh
32%
musky
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

clary sage

clary sage

Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Lemon

lime

lime

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Cardamom

Coriander

Coriander

nutmeg

nutmeg

Pepper

Pepper

Base Notes

Ebony Wood

Ebony Wood

Musk

Musk

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

83%

Spring

85%

Peak

Summer

100%

Autumn

85%

Day

100%

Night

97%

Profile Matches

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Eternity For Men

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Eternity For Men

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Eternity For Men

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Contradiction

Calvin Klein

Contradiction

Floral
Polo Blue Parfum

Ralph Lauren

Polo Blue Parfum

Woody
Eternity For Men Summer 2008

Calvin Klein

Eternity For Men Summer 2008

Green
Eternity For Men Summer 2008

Calvin Klein

Eternity For Men Summer 2008

Uncategorized

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Metropolis

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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V/S Homme

Versace

V/S Homme

Uncategorized
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Dolce & Gabbana

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Uncategorized
Malbec Sport

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Abjar

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Community

What People Think

3.83

0 imported community ratings

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