Defy EDT by Calvin Klein

Name: Defy EDT
Brand: Calvin Klein
Rating: 5.8 (67 reviews)

2021for men

Perfumers: Anne Flipo, Pascal Gaurin, Loc Dong and IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

5.8/10

67 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Defy EDT by Calvin Klein is a Fresh Synthetic fragrance for men. Defy EDT was launched in 2021. The composition is by Anne Flipo, Pascal Gaurin, Loc Dong and IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances). Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin orange and Cedar leaf; middle notes are Clary sage, Violet leaf and Lavender absolute; base notes are Musk, Amber and Haitian vetiver. Voters rate it highest for spring and summer. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 6/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 6/10: strong
Best seasons: Summer and spring (73% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 56% of votes
Smells mainly: fresh, synthetic, citrus

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

9 notes

Defy EDT features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

67 ratings

5.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

58 ratings

5.8

Most rate it 6 of 10.

Sillage

58 ratings

5.5

Most rate it 6 of 10.

When to wear

40 season votes

Spring35%
Summer38%
Autumn23%
Winter5%

Who wears it

Men56%
Unisex44%
Women0%

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