The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Bergamot and lavender at the top, vetiver in the middle and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Defy notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Calvin Klein Defy EDT in detail
Defy EDT comes from Calvin Klein. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Calvin Klein perfumes
This house has 43 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Ck Be, CK IN2U for Him and Euphoria Men.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and lavender. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like vetiver and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.27 out of 5.
Defy price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €51, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tapout Defy but less than Lacoste and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Which weather suits Defy
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lacoste and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2023.
Defy dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (4 shared notes), Tapout Defy (4 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Defy?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Defy?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.
What is the difference between Defy EDT and Defy Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.