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Calvin Klein

Designer

USA

Defy Eau De Parfum

3.65352 ratings·Men·2022·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper moves through Saffiano Leather, Suede and settles into Haitian Vetiver.

Perfumers

Pascal Gaurin

Main Accords

aromaticcitrusfresh spicywoodyleather

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
citrus
80%
fresh spicy
59%
woody
39%
leather
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

black pepper

black pepper

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Saffiano Leather

Saffiano Leather

suede

suede

Base Notes

Haitian Vetiver

Haitian Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

77%

Summer

100%

Autumn

97%

Day

99%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

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Black Bold

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Black Bold

Green
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Boss The Scent

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Reminds Me Of

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

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Segno

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Community

What People Think

3.65

352 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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