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Defy Parfum by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 2023

Defy Parfum

7.3352Typically ~$60

Opens on cardamom, settles into a cocoa shell-oriental base.

OrientalSweet

Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Mandarin orange Pink pepper

Heart notes

Lavender Geranium Ginger

Base notes

Cocoa shell Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

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60%