Contradiction

Absolutely hate-love relationship with it. Sometimes I get easily tired of it but I barely realize coming back to it more often than I would like. I suppose it is because I love the opening which it seems to me one of the most original I have ever tested; sparkling and fresh but dry, elegant, magnificent at the same time. Little by little it starts to turn into the "powdery" fragrance that many people talks about. This is what it causes me a conflict because it is nice and also pleasant but nothin special and in my opinion it ruins the amazing start although it gives the fragrance enough versatility. This is a contradiction itself and this is also for what you can lengthen your office time to an informal event or to have a dinner without going through a shower. It lacks a little bit of quality and consequently the cheap price, and the design is superb as you can check but who cares in this sea of products? Basic wardrobe 7/10

Despite being discontinued, I spotted it again in a shop and finally gave in and bought a bottle for myself. What a wise decision! This is perhaps the finest male fragrance of the turn of the millennium. Although nowadays it appears retro, the fragrance as such is beautifully composed: elegant yet casual, youthful yet manly, sweet yet fresh. Hence it is aptly titled, and it comes in a stylish bottle. To be sure, CK did create some fine male fragrances during the 2000s (Man, Euphoria, In2U), but this one makes their last truly great creation. Have a go and let yourself be warped into the times when the internet was new, the war on terror wasn't yet declared, the euro about to be introduced, and the Cardigans made their best records. I'm not saying that those days were better, but CK's fragrances certainly were. *****

Awesome Fragrance ! Fresh, Spicy, Clean, Airy and Unique. In my opinion It is one of the best men's Perfumes from Calvin Klein that smells so good and very pleasant with reasonable price. I really enjoy it because it has a masterful and well-blended composition. Easy to wear and Easy to love, I'm so happy that I have it in my collection. It opens up with fresh spicy and spices notes in the background then dry down is musky woody, Overall, A very soft and smooth scent. Longevity is Good , I love Contradiction for Men by Calvin Klein. Two Thumbs Up. Bravo Calvin Klein ! Rating : 8.5 / 10

I get the reference to clean linen, it is a very clean, crisp fragrance. It's light and fresh, the opening is dominated by a bright lime note, what follows is a very soothing soapy lavender, the Vetiver is there but it's subtle. It is very cheap, and arguably great value, it's a lot of fragrance for your £. Projection is a little soft after about 45 minutes, longevity was four hours. My favourite aspect, is the bottle, it's one of my favourite ever designs, it's masculine, substantial and unique, it's a great bottle to handle. A thumbs up.

Three hours into my third wear I smelled my wrist and said "Oh sh*t!" Contradiction is quiet, but very beautiful. The heart is dazzling: black pepper, lavender, orange, cardamom, coriander, patchouli, lily of the valley, violet, cashmeran, bubinga wood, nutmeg, clove. It may project the too familiar crabapple, sandalwood, amber and musk, but close to the skin there is real artistry. If this were in an Hermes or Chanel bottle ... years ahead with effective use of vetiver, peppercorns and white musk.