Contradiction for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm
138 ratings
From your scent profile
Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent led by citrus and green tones, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A sun-loving scent; spring and summer are its stage.
How does it perform?
From 115 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
53% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Contradiction for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, lime, lavender and clary sage, a bright, slightly fruity start. Nutmeg, pepper, coriander and cardamom add a spicy warmth in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, ebony and musk leave a dry, woody base.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Half of voters call it masculine, so it reads as a men's fragrance. Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Mandarin orange
- Clary sage
First hours
- Nutmeg
- Pepper
- Coriander
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Musk
- Ebony
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 27%Summer
- 27%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime27%
- Casual25%
- Office24%
- Nighttime10%
- Sport9%
- Evening7%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
58% matchAna
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57% matchApex Eau Intense
Roja Parfums · 2025
56% matchAigner pour Homme Blue Emotion (Eau de Toilette)
Aigner · 2002
56% matchJaguar for Men Evolution
Jaguar · 2013
55% matchAgua Fresca
Adolfo Dominguez · 1993
55% matchCurve for Men (Cologne)
Curve · 1996
54% matchHigher Energy (Eau de Toilette)
Dior · 2003
53% matchAzzaro pour Homme L'Eau
Azzaro · 2011
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Last updated: October 26, 2026