Defy
Calvin KleinEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Defy vs. Bad Boy Elixir
Is Defy better than Bad Boy Elixir?
Bad Boy Elixir projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Lavender
aromaticwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Defy and Bad Boy Elixir?
| Defy | Bad Boy Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 2022 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pascal Gaurin | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Defy and Bad Boy Elixir smell?
Defy
Leathery
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Lavender
Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Bad Boy Elixir
Leather
Woody
Animalic
Aromatic
Smoky
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Defy and Bad Boy Elixir share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeLavenderBlack Pepper
SageLavender
Heart
Morocco leatherSuede
LeatherIris
Base
AmberVetiver
CedarCedarwoodFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
IrisLavender
Where they fit
When and where do Defy and Bad Boy Elixir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Defy or Bad Boy Elixir?
| Defy | Bad Boy Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Defy and Bad Boy Elixir?
If you've been wearing the same blue fragrances everyone else wears, this is the pivot. The leather-suede heart is where the character lives. Warm without being heavy.Defy
The leather here doesn't apologize. It's bold, unapologetic, and carries a smoky trail that announces you've entered before you do. For someone who wants a scent that means business.Bad Boy Elixir
The hunt
Where to buy Defy and Bad Boy Elixir
| Defy | Bad Boy Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $90.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz | $89.59fragrancenet · 50ml |
| ≈ 100 ml | $34.99fragrancenet · 100ml | $170.00ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
| 150ml | — | $139.99fragrancenet |
| 200ml | $52.49fragrancenet | — |
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