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Calvin Klein · Sold as masculine
Defy Parfum
The quiet determination of a late-night brainstorming session, where the air is filled with the tension of fresh ideas and the warmth of cocoa-spiced musk.
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Defy ParfumMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessAsad Bourbon · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares pink pepper, lavender and cacao8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023, Defy Parfum by Calvin Klein is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that continues the brand’s tradition of minimalism and classic style. Created by Pascal Gaurin, this scent opens with a bright pink pepper note, giving way to the natural freshness of lavender at its heart. The base note features responsibly sourced upcycled cocoa shells, adding a rich gourmand depth while reusing previously discarded cocoa shells. Defy Parfum is designed to celebrate defiance in its most powerful form, balancing contrasting elements of vulnerability and strength.
Apply two sprays to ensure the pink pepper top note has enough time to transition into the rich base notes. The fragrance blooms over an hour, so it’s best worn during cooler parts of the day for a more pronounced effect.
Fig. 01 — Defy Parfum, Calvin Klein
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Pascal Gaurin
A tailor's eye for detailPascal Gaurin's childhood fascination with smelling everything from food to furniture connected him to his great-grandfather, a bronze sculptor, and later to a tailor who taught him an appreciation for fine materials.
The Defy line
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Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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The originalDefy ParfumCalvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Lattafa Perfumes · 2025Asad BourbonShares Pink pepper, Lavender and Cacaounder $40★ 4.40 (6,737)39%Match
Lattafa Perfumes · 2024AnghamShares Pink pepper, Lavender and Cacaounder $40★ 4.43 (5,962)48%Match
Zara · 2021Lasting DesireShares Lavender and Cacaounder $40★ 4.16 (58)41%Match
Lattafa Perfumes · 2025Angham MistShares Pink pepper, Lavender and Cacaounder $40★ 4.39 (28)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 14%.