Calvin Klein Defy is a fresh woody aromatic fragrance for men. It launched in 2021 and is still in the line today. This is the 100ml bottle.
How It Smells
The opening is bergamot alongside mandarin and cedar leaf, which is the brightest part of the wear and fades within the first half hour. Underneath, lavender absolute with clary sage and violet leaf carries the middle, and this is what most people will actually smell on you. What remains at the end of the day is vetiver over amber and musk, closer to the skin and warmer than the opening suggested.
Fragrance Notes
| Top |
Bergamot, mandarin, cedar leaf |
| Heart |
Lavender absolute, clary sage, violet leaf |
| Base |
Vetiver, amber, musk |
Specifications
| Brand |
Calvin Klein |
| Concentration |
Eau de Toilette (EDT) |
| Size |
100ml |
| Gender |
Men |
| Scent family |
Fresh woody aromatic |
| Longevity |
Moderate, around 5 to 7 hours |
| Sillage |
Moderate, an arm's length |
| Best for |
Office & Work |
| Launched |
2021 |
Why You'll Love It
- Safe to wear in a shared office. Its moderate sillage reaches the person next to you rather than the whole room.
- Comfortable in Philippine heat. The Eau de Toilette strength keeps it light instead of turning heavy through the day.
- The vetiver base gives it a grown-up finish once the opening settles.
- Presents well as a gift. Calvin Klein is a name the recipient will already know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Calvin Klein Defy original?
Yes. Perfume Philippines has sold 100% original, imported fragrances online since 2012. Every bottle is fresh stock, and cash on delivery is available nationwide.
How long does Calvin Klein Defy last?
Moderate, around 5 to 7 hours. Spraying onto moisturised skin, and onto your shirt collar as well as your wrists, helps it hold longer in humid weather.
Is Defy good for the office?
Yes. Sillage sits at moderate, an arm's length, so it stays within conversational distance instead of filling a shared room. One to three sprays is plenty in an air-conditioned space.
How does Defy compare to Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette?
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette is the one most shoppers weigh this against. Defy is built on a vetiver base with bergamot up top, so judge them on that: if you want the vetiver direction, this is the one. Both are stocked here when available, so you can compare prices directly.
COD nationwide, plus GCash, debit and credit card, and online banking.
Part of: Calvin Klein · Perfumes for Men · Fresh · Woody · Gifts for Dad · Office & Work
