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Calvin KleinDiscontinued

Contradiction (Parfum)

1997

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Versions Timeline

1997

Contradiction (Original Release)

Price Range
$26

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ann GottliebDaniela Andrier

"Contradiction is a 1990s floral woody musk created for women. Its character combines an airy floral opening with cool green nuances and a soft, warm woody-musky drydown. Lily, orchid, rose, jasmine, and other floral facets give the fragrance a distinctive bouquet-like identity. Eucalyptus and blackberry add contrast to the floral heart, producing a fresher and more unusual impression than a straightforward floral perfume. Sandalwood, musk, and tonka bean provide a smooth, gently powdery foundation. The overall effect is clean, feminine, softly sensual, and recognizably characteristic of Calvin Klein's modern 1990s style."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Fresh
Sophisticated
Alluring
Calm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Date

Fun Facts

Contradiction is associated with a distinctive contrast between cool green freshness and warm woods and musk.

The fragrance is remembered for combining several prominent white and pink floral facets rather than relying on a single dominant flower.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
FloralGreenFreshFruityWoodyPowderySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lily
lily-of-the-valley
orchid
peony
rose
false jasmine
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

eucalyptus
jasmine
lilac
blackberry
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
musk
tonka bean

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Contradiction is generally remembered as a distinctive 1990s floral woody musk with cool green facets, a complex floral heart, and a soft musky woody drydown. It is often described as clean yet unusual, feminine without being overly sweet, and increasingly difficult to find in regular retail distribution.”

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