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Calvin Klein · 1999
Contradiction Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
aromatic
uplifting
skin-close
cool citrus-lavender breeze with peppery warmth
Scent Notes
Fresh
Base
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Calvin Klein Contradiction smells like cool citrus-lavender breeze with peppery warmth. It opens with lime, lavender and lemon, moves into pepper, cardamom and coriander and settles on vetiver, musk and sandalwood. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office. Released in 1999.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aromatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: aromatic is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike citrus fragrances.
Around $29.
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Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
The Brand
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a US designer house that launched CK One in 1994. Scendira carries 120+ perfumes from Calvin Klein, ranging from about $12 to $155.
Most-Discussed Calvin Klein Perfumes
Community chatter about Calvin Klein centres on CK One, Obsession and Escape.
Scent notes for the picks
CK One (Eau de Toilette, 1994) reads as cool green citrus, musky cedar, airy florals; lemon and bergamot up top and musk, cedar and green tea underneath. Expect sweet amber perfume, smoky rose spice, animal warmth from Obsession (1985), with mandarin orange and basil first and amber, civet and frankincense at the base. Escape (Eau de Parfum, 1991) is described as sunlit fruit splash with soft florals, starting with peach and blackcurrant before sandalwood, vetiver and musk take over.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool citrus-lavender breeze with peppery warmth. It opens with lime, lavender and lemon, moves into pepper, cardamom and coriander and settles on vetiver, musk and sandalwood.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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