Tapout Defy
How it smells
Main smell: aromatic and citrus. It opens with bergamot and lavender, moves to vetiver and dries down to amber.
- 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
Tapout Defy EDC in detail
Defy EDC is made by Tapout. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Defy through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Who will like it
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: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €8. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lacoste and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Perfumes that smell like Defy
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (4 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes) and Chanel Pour Monsieur (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Defy come out?
It came out in 2021.
Does Defy last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.