Calvin Klein's Defy is a fragrance for men that was launched in 2021. It is described as a daring contrast of invigorating freshness and powerful woods, targeted towards the modern man who breaks boundaries while exploring his authentic truths and the contrasts within. The scent opens with top notes of bergamot and lavender, a middle note of vetiver, and a base note of amber
. In 2023, a new version called Defy Parfum was launched, which has a similar woody aromatic profile but with different notes, including pink pepper, lavender, and cacao
. The fragrance has received mixed reviews, with some praising its longevity and projection, while others find it uninteresting and generic
. The ingredients of Defy Eau de Toilette include alcohol denat, fragrance, water, and various other compounds
