Calvin Klein
Defy
Aromatic · Citrus · Lavender.
parfumbible.comCitrus · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
About these origins
Brand origin means the country where the house was founded. Made in refers to fragrance manufacturing, not the origin of every ingredient or the brand’s current headquarters.
Brand origin: About Calvin Klein · Checked 2026-09-21
The brand explicitly states that it was founded in New York City in 1968.
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Collection: Defy
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Defy Eau de Parfum by Calvin Klein has a listed citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Saffiano Leather, Suede, Haitian Vetiver.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.18 / 5
352 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.04 / 4
337 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.30 / 5
326 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
753Own it
164Previously owned
261Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
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Woody · Aromatic · Caramel.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith London Men
Aromatic · Green · Woody.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Defy Eau de Parfum smell like?
Defy Eau de Parfum by Calvin Klein has a listed citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Saffiano Leather, Suede, Haitian Vetiver.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Pascal Gaurin.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.18 out of 5, from 352 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Defy Eau de Parfum?
Its listed notes include mandarin orange, black pepper, saffiano leather, suede, haitian vetiver. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Defy Eau de Parfum
Calvin Klein · Eau de parfum
Leading accords
citrus
aromatic
fresh spicy
woody
leather
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Mandarin Orange · Black Pepper · Saffiano Leather · Suede · Haitian Vetiver
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