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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein Defy

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Defy Calvin Klein, that first saw the light of day in 2021, is marketed as a masculine fragrance, drawing from the fern family. Perfumers Anne Flipo, Loc Dong, and Pascal Gaurin joined forces to create something truly special. The fragrance belongs to the ambery, green, and wood groups. Concentration — eau de toilette: exactly what it needs to be.

It carries a moderate sillage, leaving a trail that lingers pleasantly in the air. Recommended dosage: 1-2 sprays on both skin and clothing. In terms of longevity, it sits at moderate — long enough to make a real impression. The home of this fragrance is the United States. Defy 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
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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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 note pyramid of Defy is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The style of Calvin Klein is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.

From the first breath you catch invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot and Lavender. These 2 notes set a burst of citrus freshness that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.

In the heart you detect Vetiver holding a velvety sandalwood direction.

The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Wood and Amber without random overlap. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In longevity terms Middle points to a sustained drydown presence. In diffusion Middle shows the style of diffusion around the wearer.

From the group perspective the structure relies on Ambery, Green, Wood and Citrus. At family level the fragrance belongs to Fern.

Taken together Defy holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best experienced through real development.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 2021
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris

Top notes

Bergamot Lavender

Heart notes

Vetiver

Base notes

Ambergris

Families

Family Fern Fern

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
Medium
3
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
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
67%
Unisex
33%
Female
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Sport
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Sex
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For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
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Autumn
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Casual
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Avant-garde
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Sporty
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For what age
under 18
50%
18-25 years old
50%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
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46+ years old
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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.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
14%
On clothes
14%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
50%
Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Effect
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Leaves indifferent
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Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
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