Calvin Klein 1997
Contradiction
FloralDesignerWomenEau de Parfum
Blossoms open with Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-valley, and Orchid blooming into a floral heart of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine, and Blackberry grounded by a soft base of Sandalwood, Musk, and Tonka Bean.
Climate fit
Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.
Should you buy it?
Not a known clone
No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.
- Wear in
- spring
- summer
- Wear for
- date night
- day
- evening
- office
- special occasion
- sporty
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Sample bottle, not actual product
Scent DNA
Accord profile
What your nose reads first
FloralFreshSweetCreamyGreenIndolicNarcoticWoody
Longevity
6h
Sillage
Moderate
Launched
1997
Alternatives
What this fragrance is similar to
Top, Heart & Base Notes
TTop
First impression, 10–20 minHHeart
Core character, 2–4 hoursBBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hoursFAQ
Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.
Contradiction is an original composition. It is not a known clone.
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