CONTRADICTION FOR MEN by Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein

CONTRADICTION FOR MEN

Unisex

WoodyAmberFresher
Top notesthe opening

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Perfumer
Pierre Wargnye, Carlos Benaïm

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What does CONTRADICTION FOR MEN smell like?

CONTRADICTION FOR MEN by Calvin Klein is a woody amber fresher fragrance, dominated by spicy, woody, aromatic accords. It opens with lavender, lime, cardamom, settling into a base of vetiver, patchouli, palisander rosewood.

How long does CONTRADICTION FOR MEN last?

Based on 20 community ratings, 40% describe the longevity of CONTRADICTION FOR MEN as weak, while 35% say it is moderate. Longevity varies with skin chemistry, climate and how much you apply.

How strong is the sillage of CONTRADICTION FOR MEN?

45% of community votes rate the sillage of CONTRADICTION FOR MEN as close to the skin, with another 30% calling it moderate.

Is CONTRADICTION FOR MEN masculine or feminine?

The community rates CONTRADICTION FOR MEN as unisex (45% of votes), though 25% consider it mostly feminine. Fragrance has no rules — wear what you love.

What smells similar to CONTRADICTION FOR MEN?

The closest matches by accord profile are CLUB DE NUIT URBAN MAN by Armaf (96% match), VETIVER & GRAPEFRUIT EAU DE TOILETTE by Molton Brown (92% match), ALIA by Ajmal (92% match).

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