Contradiction by Calvin Klein EDT Spray 3.4 oz (Men)
$20.95
About the Fragrance
The Scoop
Contradiction opens on a crisp, citrus-herbal burst where lime, mandarin and lemon meet aromatic lavender and clary sage. The initial lift is bright and slightly green, driven by the citrus oils and the herbal clarity of sage and lavender rather than any heavy sweetness.
As the composition settles the spice trio — pepper, cardamom and coriander with a touch of nutmeg — forms a warm, textured heart that bridges the citrus top to a woody, subtly smoky base. The drydown rests on sandalwood, vetiver, musks and ebony wood, giving the finish a dry, woody skin-close character that anchors the fragrance.
Contradiction Notes
Lime, Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Ebony Wood
Scent Intel
| Scent Accords | Fresh, Spicy, Citrus, Woody |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | Lime, Lavender, Lemon, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange |
| Heart Notes | Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg |
| Base Notes | Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Ebony Wood |
| Release Year | 1999 |
| Gender | Men |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette |
| Season | All seasons |
| Day or Night | Day |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm, Pierre Wargnye |
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