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Home Fragrances Calvin Klein Contradiction Contradiction For Men
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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein Contradiction For Men

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Fragrance information:

Calvin Klein launched Contradiction For Men in 1998 — and it was a brilliant move. A masculine fragrance rooted in the spicy, east, and wood families. This scent was born from the partnership of Pierre Wargnye and Carlos Benaïm. A fragrance from the Contradiction collection, in eau de toilette.

Expect a delicate sillage: a quiet, intimate presence. It stays on the skin for a good while — longevity is firmly in the moderate range. Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. Contradiction For Men Calvin Klein — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Contradiction For Men is built as a layered story, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Calvin Klein is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Aromatic, Green, Citrus and Spicy. The framework further includes Wood, Musk and Gourmet.

As soon as the fragrance opens you sense radiant lemon-bergamot first notes: Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon and Lime.

At the core of development you detect Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg carrying a spicy-aromatic direction.

The olfactory framework rests on these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Musc and Wood without random overlap. Background accords such as Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.

Taken together Contradiction For Men reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best experienced in wear.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 1998
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Lemon
Lemon
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Cardamom
Cardamom
Note photo Coriander
Coriander
Note photo Ebony wood
Ebony wood
Note photo Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver

Top notes

Clary Sage Lavender Lemon Lime Mandarin

Heart notes

Black Pepper Cardamom Coriander Nutmeg

Base notes

Ebony wood Sandalwood Vetiver musk

Families

Family East East
Family Spicy Spicy
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
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