260 community ratings

Contradiction (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Contradiction (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Calvin Klein

Perfumer: Ann Gottlieb

1997WomenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
260 ratings

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Calvin Klein Contradiction Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery women's floral built on lily, rose and peony; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 196 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lily Rose

Mock-orange

Orchid Lily of the valley Peony

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Eucalyptus Lilac Pear Blackberry

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Sandalwood Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Contradiction (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The top is led by lily, rose, orchid and peony. In the heart, jasmine and lilac carry the floral line, pear and blackberry add a fruity sweetness, and eucalyptus brings a cool edge. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly woody warmth.

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.