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    Defy vs. Bad Boy Elixir

    Defy by Calvin Klein bottle

    Defy

    Calvin Klein
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bad Boy Elixir projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Defy vs. Bad Boy Elixir
    DefyBad Boy Elixir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumElixir
    Launched20212025
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAnne Flipo, Pascal Gaurin, Loc DongQuentin Bisch, Louise Turner
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Defy

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Earthy
    Green

    Bad Boy Elixir

    Leather
    Woody
    Animalic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLavender
    SageLavender
    Heart
    Vetiver
    LeatherIris
    Base
    Amber
    CedarwoodFrankincense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Defy vs. Bad Boy Elixir
    DefyBad Boy Elixir
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A modern aromatic fragrance with a clean, confident profile. Bergamot and lavender open bright and crisp, establishing an immediate sense of freshness.Defy
    Carolina Herrera took the 'easy reach' leather everyone loves, tripled the concentration, and added a sage-lavender top that demands attention before you even get close.Bad Boy Elixir

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Defy vs. Bad Boy Elixir
    DefyBad Boy Elixir
    0.34 oz$13.29fragrancenet—
    1.7 oz$35.69fragrancenet—
    3.3 oz$35.69fragrancenet—
    5.07 oz—$152.59fragrancenet

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