Contradiction[Men]

fresh · 1999

Contradiction[Men] by Calvin Klein is a Amber Woody composition, first introduced in 1999. The opening unfolds with Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin Orange. At the heart, Cardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg, Pepper take shape. The drydown settles into Ebony Wood, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver. Presented in the Ecnargarf atelier library for private-label development and scent referencing.

Composition

The Wear

Three scent chapters — Opening, Heart, Drydown — every note given the same stage.

Scent family fresh

Scent chapter 5 notes

Opening

First impression — bright, volatile, the greeting.

Clary Sage
Lavender
Lemon
Lime
Mandarin Orange

Scent chapter 4 notes

Heart

The character that settles after the first minutes.

Cardamom
Coriander
Nutmeg
Pepper

Scent chapter 4 notes

Drydown

What remains on skin — depth, warmth, memory.

Ebony Wood
Musk
Sandalwood
Vetiver