Contradiction

EDIT, 11th Feb 2022: I've recently started adding tea-tree oil to my shampoo and conditioner and shower gel (in an effort to keep my Type 2 Rosacea in abeyance) and I'm finding that Contradiction does a fabulous job of 'masking' that rather clinical tea-tree smell that gets left on my skin.... it's as if the eucalyptus note in the Contradiction sorta swallows up the tea-tree smell and makes it part of the whole, in a very pleasing way, so that I end up smelling of Contradiction and not of tea-tree oil. I've tried other perfumes with the tea-tree residue, and I've been left with the two things both present on my skin and 'fighting' each other. The result is far more harmonious with the Contradiction than with other perfumes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original review from 18th Feb 2021: My most exciting, wonderful discovery of 2021 so far: this fragrance is still made and sold (online, anyway, in the UK). I gave up on it about 15 years ago when it disappeared from the shops, and I did so with a very heavy heart because it had been my all-time favourite fragrance, and, for the years that I wore it (1998 onwards), it was the fragrance I wore every single day, to the exclusion of all others. Oh, how I loved it. It went down pretty well with the men I knew, too. And now I have a new bottle in my possession, and I'm beyond delighted. I've been wearing it for the last few days, and I feel like I've *come home*, after a decade and a half out in the fragrance wilderness. Just wonderful. It seems just as I remember it: all the facets of the fragrance; the way it develops on my skin over time; the length of time it lasts on me (basically 23 hours, until I have a shower). Glory be. The only change I can detect is that the old metal cap has been replaced by a lookalike plastic cap, which is a shame, but in the scheme of things I frankly don't give a toss. The juice smells like it should! And the bottle still pleases my minimalist sensibilities. [I did do some research online, by the way, and found the website of the plastics company who redesigned the metal cap in plastic, and they note that they did it for Coty - who as far as I can tell have owned CK fragrances since the early noughties]. For me, the eucalyptus is quite far forward in the mix throughout, but it's a 'smooth and cool' element, rather than a 'sharp and cool' element. And it's balanced by the warmth of the cosy sensuality of the sandalwood, tonka and musk. And then there are the flowers making me feel feminine (but never girly). And all the elements seem to meld into a single, if complex, impression. Back in the day, I felt like this fragrance represented who I was really accurately and, given my personality hasn't changed much since then, I'm just delighted to be wearing it again after all this time. They'd better keep making it, that's all!

Yeah got myself a 100 ml bottle finally! This one is gonna be my signature scent, how could I ever not know that.... I got my first 100 ml bottle from my ex boss about 11 years ago because she got it as a present and really really disliked it. I loved it at first smell! It was definitely my perfect scent! I emptied it aboyt two years ago because I have never been much of a scent wearer, just for special occasions. But since my boyfriend casually told me he would like it if I'd wear scents more often I decided to build myself a nice little collection for all occasions, but most importantly for daily life. And I had to get myself a big new bottle of Cotradiction of course! I really hoped I still liked it and I do so badly! My first two orders at different retailers never arrived (????) but today, finally, retailer no 3 made my day! When I sprayed it on again, it felt like coming home, like the final 2% of ME I did not know I was missing, came back to me. Seriously, this smell touches me. To me itis soothing, warm, home coming, special, contradictional (sweet but savory), bright, intelligent, honest, it is me :) I can't stop smelling myself.... I refound my signature scent! From analysis of the notes I like over the last few months I understand now why I like jasmine, sandalwood, tonkabean, peony scents... they all remind me of Contradiction but I never realized that until today :) It does remember me quite a bit of Womanity by TM, in that that it is sweet and savory/woody, exciting, unique, addictive. Womanity is sweeter, wet, more sensual, Contradiction is more fresh/herbal, powdery but they both tease my senses, leaving me wondering what the heck is smelling so good over and over again, tickling my nose.... If you like jasmine and sandalwood and daring, interesting, sweet with savory/woodsy compositions, get yourself a big bottle of Contradiction while you still can! I hope one of my first two orders arrives after all so I can keep a second bottle because faith decided I should... :p

Wow!!! a true gem!! I was looking for a perfume which doesnt resemble any of the perfumes available. I ordered Contradiction before checking out the notes on fragrantica and some of the notes scared me. I was eagerly waiting for it and when i got it i prayed that it shouldnt disappoint me. :) Ok. I opened it. Found the initial spray very unique, literally unique. I have been using hypnotic poison, poeme, shalimar, samsara, cinema, chanel no.5 and a lot more like curious, boudoir, purr, so many, <> this fragrance is totally different. I can feel orange, musk, and the eucalyptus note is in the drydown which is so amazing. I am sure, if used in moderation, every person will notice its magnetic charm.. There is something really mysterious about this perfume and that gives it the enigmatic aura which i dont see in any of the top fav perfumes. Its really my most loved fragrance. DISCLAIMER - to those buy perfumes online. check this website checkcosmetic.net and give the batch code to verify the product has been expired or not. And some reformulated version may be there online, always check this facts out before buying or using a perfume...

Complicatedly Simple I feel like me when I wear Contradiction. That's the best compliment I can give any fragrance. It is incredibly affirming to catch a whiff of the complex, musky, cool, herbal fragrance and to notice how it changes throughout each wearing. It has a perfect balance of maturity, softness, and intellection. The floral launch quickly gives way to the hours-long twinkling of fresh herbal breezes that appear over the warm sandalwood and musk base notes. To passers-by, Contradiction appears generic and overly simplified. Some who catch a glimpse of its complexity are confused by it. It takes a lot of work to convey that simplicity and perceived minimalism. There are so many things going on behind the scenes with Contradiction, and it takes patience and willingness to travel along with the scent throughout the day to gain a true appreciation of it. Funny side note: I've always been a little disappointed that I cannot easily travel with my bottle of Contradiction. It looks like a pipe bomb, and I don't think I could make it through security - - even if it's under 3.4 oz. I love my old friend, regardless. :-)

Contradiction is so interesting! I love the eucalyptus/aromatic opening, and just wish that part lasted longer, but then it dries down to this beautiful, vaguely vegetal, soapy, salty/spicy lily, which brings to mind the MUCH stronger Donna Karan Gold. But where DK Gold is warm, strong, and of a completely different character (aside from the lily note), Contradiction is cool and at once both watery/aquatic and dry/aromatic, clean floral and salty musky -- nicely full of contradictions! I love perfumes like this, that play around with different types of smell. To me, this one works beautifully, and it also seems like, even though it's a bit strange, it's also subtle enough that it won't bother anyone; it's fairly well-behaved in spite of its unusual nature. Longevity is around 4 hours -- neither great nor horrible -- and it plays close to the vest with the exception of the opening; my one wish is that it stay a little bigger throughout. But overall, this is one I think I may love!

I agree with the reviewer below, “heavy, but light at the same time.” Maybe that’s why it’s called Contradiction. Though, I think it is lighter than it was back in the late 90’s, early 2000’s. This is one of my favorite 90’s scents, along with Benneton Hot and Pure Alfred Sung. If you’re a sandalwood lover, this is a good one to have in your collection. No pickle here. I think this one can be worn year round, but could be overwhelming in very high heat. It’s mostly lily, jasmine, tonka, musk and sandalwood. I’ve always felt it’s the perfume of a classy lady. Come to think of it, Contradiction was probably a mature scent for 20 year old me back in 2000, but I adored it. I layer it with BBW Sunrise Woods lotion, a sandalwood dominant scent. Good combo.

What an amazing frag! Incredible! Now one of my faves! Yes, yes, yes! I’m reminded of Meg Ryan in the movie When Harry Met Sally! I love this n it’s another I want to shoot up my nose! Will start hoarding 4 sure! Already have 4 big bottles lest I can't find!! LOL!! Love, love, love!! Multiple fragasms!!! I like Gosha’s description; CHIC METAL but I don’t get girl next door at any point perhaps SEXY TIGRESS so that would be the contradiction? A METALIC TIGRESS perhaps? I don’t get so much softness as sexiness and passion, lots of passion! Reminds me a bit of Secret Obsession CK (another fave). PN: I'm reminded of the riding stables, the mustiness n leather, the horses n sweat all in the best way possible!

Wow, this scent surprised me. Somehow I didn't know it before. I know it's been on the market for ages, but somehow I'm not in CK scents so much. I found it on a really good sale and tried. Actually I loved these first fresh and clean notes, so I decided to buy it. But I let it settle for a while. After 20 minutes of shopping I found on my wrist beautiful, creamy, powdery and extremly sexy scent. There were no more clean and fresh notes, but I loved it even more. It sits so beautifuly on my skin. Warm, quiet, creamy and sexy, but not screaming. Subtle and feminine. I love it. I got 100ml and will use it with pleasure. My scarf smells sooo good after I spray it with Contradiction. Warm, delicate and sexy.

This was my signature perfume back when this was first released. I found a new bottle recently by happenstance and was transported back to college days and the unique freedom I felt at that time. This is a lovely, clean, definitely metallic, and also abundant floral fragrance. Not a scent for seduction, though not off-putting either. Very pretty, perfectly balanced, minimal but not. I was happy to find I enjoyed it as much today as I did back then. Sometimes nostalgia doesn’t pan out, but this fragrance is timeless and wearable. To me it smells of youthful beauty, optimism and independence. (Maybe that’s the fog of memory at work, but I’ll take it.)

I finally arrived, too. I bought this perfume in 1999 during my visit to the U.S. Being a serious Calvin Klein perfume fan you have certain obligations :). However I managed to break the bottle (I guess I held it by the cap), and somehow poured it over in a reusable bottle, but never really used it. Why I don't know. Maybe I had a problem of this scent making me have a headache or something, and eventually lost that bottle too. Last week I saw a bargain and felt nostalgic so bought it again. We are still getting to know each other :). It's weird to see it in its original bottle. I haven't seen it in stores for a while.

LOVELY!!! I like it very very much! To me it's quite 'salty' and amberish. It reminds me of Due Donna by Laura Biagotti (which I have and wear a lot) very much! I know that their notes are not at all the same but this is what I got when sprayed it on me. It's just deeper, more pleasant and soft. I've never smelled eucaleptus in a perfume and I must say that this perfume is not what I imagined it to be. In fact I don't get an eucaleptus note at all. I get sault and amber instead, none of them is listed among the ingredients of the perfume. It's suitable for every age and mostly a day perfume, IMHO.

I cannot help it but I've always thought that Contradiction smells a bit like metalic (metalic-y) watermelon. I've been wearing this perfume since the late 90's (now I think I might have been a tad too young to wear it but it didn't stop me then) and it is still one of my favorites. Love the bottle, love the smell, and really like the TV ad. On me/my skin it smells very clean, more soapy and woody than floral and sweet - but that's the way I like it. And it really changes throughout the day which makes this perfume so extraordinary. Staying power is fantastic.

Update: I am in love with the scent. What I feel: I get orange note first which is so sophisticated not the tutty fruity type. then musk which really compliments the oranginess. Eucalyptus is really sugared down if not it would have dominated the whole scent and made it a medicinal syrup. During the dry down, i get the lily of the valley (usually i dont like it) which is quite cool. Overall this fragrance just blew me away. Quality: Unique I cant find anyother perfume smelling like this Silleage: 8/10 longevity : only cons (which doesnt last more than 4 hrs)

This is one of the few perfumes I bought more than once.I wear it regularly - I like its freshness of the eucalyptus, which is very prominent on me, and its floral musky character, which is the drydown on me.The tonka beans round the fragrance up: it's not sweet, not musky and flowery. Just everything molded together and the freshness gives it the extra kick I like so much.Lasting power is as well very good-at least 5hrs, depends on weather.I hope it won't become another disc. perfume... edit: it is officially disc. - why?

Love love love this. I find this perfume deliciously peculiar. There is something about this perfume, an it factor :) I did prefer the perfume on paper more than on my skin, but as the weather settles I can imagine this being such a comforting and powerful smell through Autumn and Winter. I'm excited to try it these colder months approaching, this is not a summer fragrance in my opinion as it loses its might against the heat... let's just hope my 50ml bottle lasts for at least another few months!

a pretty nose-tickling floral that is a bit aquatic; almost seems to have pepper in it; the main notes are rose, LOTV, peony with support from orchid, some white musk, a little creamy sandalwood and lilac in the base and that odd opening that does not smell like traditional eucalyptus but lends a little herbal quality to the opening that gives it a fresh ocean vibe. Not like Reveal but more of a spring floral and not salty. No vanilla detected. It is pretty for spring and summer for the $20.

There I was looking through pages of a fashion magazine back in the 90s. Suddenly stumbled over a thick page with a perfume sample. Rubbed my wrist and it was the first time I smelled anything CK, any designer perfume. It was fantastic, although smelled also of the magazine's ink and paper, and that's how I remembered it. 20 years later stumbled upon it in sales and could not resist. Beautiful bottle inside and out. Great scent, timeless and classic.

Just got mself another bottle, first in maybe five years since the last. After probably five bottles 😊. And I will continue buying it, because it’s stunning. It’s modern AND somewhat rebellious, even after all these years, it’s classy and clean, but sexy and warm. It’s woody, but not tangy. Like a silk blouse, like the softest autumn coat. If a fragrance was an object, this would be a rosewood jewellery box.

I've loved this perfume from the first time I smelt it. A friend of mine wore it in the early 00's and I remember falling inlove. It was alot more muskier then from what I remember. But it still has its unique smell that I loved. Smokey but light at the same time. The floral is not sharp like alot of recent fragrances. I've just layered it with Britney's Believe, they go well together.

I've just come back to Contradiction after a few years, and I'm pleased to say I still love it. From the sparkly, sweet opening of roses and peonies with a hint of pear through to the warm, slightly powdery base note it's a delight. I hope it isn't discontinued but I wouldn't be surprised because I've noticed a number of retailers selling it at greatly reduced prices recently.

😢Same old same old. With every reformulation the juice becomes weaker and weaker unfortunately. I loved this back in the nineties it was strong, loud and longtivity and projection was much above average. Now not so. I still love the kind of smell but because of it weakness nowadays i will use my bottle but not purchase again.

This was my signature fragrance in the late 1990s. I loved it. I guess I’ve always been drawn to intense florientals and woody scents lol. I haven’t smelled this in 20 years so I’m just going by memory, I remember it being intense, sweet, spicy, and almost metallic all at once. Wonderful fragrance for anytime, any day.

I really loved this one when I first smelled it! Sometimes a perfume makes you wish you could eat it, and that's what this one did. I still love the fragrance, but it's a bit too sweet for every day wear I think. I'll probably buy myself a bottle of it again some time.

For me this smells like Australia, the eucalyptus and woody smells reminds of walks in national parks on a hot summers evening with cockies and galahs over head, it's really classically beautiful- guess that's why it's stood the test of time!!!

Oh dearest, this is a revelation! It feels like someone has been able to read my mind and make a perfume for me... soft,soft soft and delicate. And the flacon is a masterpiece. This is in my top ten of bottles

G O O D ! ! ! Totally agree with Kysyona's review... This is the fragrance for one who pressed the "reset" button... And very good for Iron Maiden concert... I mean it !!!

This is another perfume I picked up in the 90s and have been wearing ever since. It's light and almost powdery, with a clean and crisp floral background.

My husband likes this one. I like it just not too crazy about the smell of pears. Lasts a long time. Will wear it around thanksgiving

love it..it's unique..there's nothing like it..graceful, sophisticated..warm..works best when used in cold, crisp weather

While I hate eucalyptus, here I don't feel it at all, and this perfume is one of my most beloved ever.

I love it. I don't know any other perfume that smells like it. One of my favorites.

This was my signature scent from ‘98-‘01.

Ok, I've GOT to revisit this one and see what the fuss is all about! I had it once, in a deodorant spray version, which is not supposed to linger on the skin, but I swear I sprayed half of the bottle in one go trying to figure out what this actually smells like - on me, in a deo cap, on hair..A big plus is that "ice" note in it, fused with something metallic - this effect is a little similar to the effect of RL POLO SPORT, and for a warm weather it is so great, or just when one wants to feel refreshed, renewed, upbeat. I do not catch any vanilla in there , nothing of the kind, rather a plum, a scent of a fresh plum just cut open: this is the 1 full-bodied note I detect in the background. Apart from that - unmistakeable citrus, but not acid, rather softened by the plum. This fragrance is very ascetic, stripped down to the bone, and imho it is ideal for someone, who wants to start again - after a breakup, after losing family, or just after being on a bad streak of luck for a while. This is a scent of leaving a lot behind and taking only the bare minimum into a new life, turning a new page, daring to explore foreign grounds. It is literally a blast of cold air into a window flung open, that says . there's nothing left for you here, so go, live it, dare. If I were to start a challenging job somewhere where having guts to take risks were a must - that would be the bottle ( a very nice design to my eye) I would reach for. The actual CONTRADICTION of it is that according to a number of reviews men find this irresistible, while there's absolutely nothing obviously feminine in it! I will use my hubby as a guinea-pig (again) and try it out: he comments only when he really likes something, and he's a bigger nose ( literally as well as metaphorically :)) than me, and then will revisit the forum and update with the final verdict. Would strongly recommend trying on skin, like any other perfume: no idea who invented that nonsense of spraying on paper...

Contradiction and I go way back. I got it as an unexpected Christmas gift from my high school boyfriend's dad's fiancé. There's something extra sweet about receiving a gift from someone removed enough that they really didn't have to get you anything. Contraction has everything Christmas 2000 would have called for. I can see from the listed notes there is sandalwood and tonka. That combination almost registers to me as spicy, perhaps verging on something like a vanilla bean or cinnamon. On top it's metallic. That's what helps it fit in with the 90s aquatics and more minimalist perfumes of the early aughts. It's sweet but at the same time it has a cologne vibe that moves it toward unisex. A perfect combo for a rather preppy era. In my late high school life and even in my 20s, Contradiction felt as suitable for a night out as it did for school and work. I miss that. Contradiction won't permeate the air around you, but it will stay with you all day. I bought my second bottle in the late aughts and think I need to say goodbye in 2021. I wore it to work the other day, and while it hasn't turned, it has just kind of broken down. Contradiction was one of my few high school perfumes and boy does it bring back memories of clothes from The Buckle and the like. Thank you, Marilyn, for surprising me with a bottle of Contradiction on the Christmas trip to Lake Tahoe, and thank you, Contradiction, for the memories.

I really had to grow up to this perfume, but I'm glad I did, giving it one more chance all over again. In the beginning I really hated it, thinking it was: cloying, generic floral, bitter, annoying, boring, etc. But I heard a voice saying: don't dismiss it! :)) After some time I dicovered that, first, it was a well balanced scent without unnecessary sweetness, two, it had a nice, feminine, pear-fresh facet, and three, a deeper stage was similar to Truth (berries, I guess), giving it a nice kick and edge. It is somehow what J'Adore could be if it wasn't so boring floral... I smell even a hint of incense, somehow. Oh, I forgot it also manages to be a fresh scent, thanks to the eucaliptus! Contradiction is like Frank Sintatra - it does it its way (and it does much). Only it doesn't have a voice like he had - it is quite silent and without projection, and this is the big problem that keeps it from becoming a classic and might make it discontinued (I'm affraid it already happened - what a pity. I will get myself a nice 100 ml, while still possible) It deserves more popularity, does not deserve discontinuation. I reaches back to times when Calvin Klein's perfumes used to be so thoughtful and conceptual. I hope they don't change the trend (I'm not so sure about the new releases, though)

So this is a blast from the past, late 90s early 2000 my youth era. I remember smelling this back then and thinking it was weird and I couldn't put my finger on it. I needed more time to decide, so I forgot about it. Recently I saw it for cheap and made a purchase. I swear I was like hhhmm, no this will be returned, oh but wait, let me try it again. Initially its smoky woody, maple and berry scent, mixed in together, it makes you wonder what is this! Definitly reminiscent of bonfire and fall, I would agree with one of the reviewers, I got that vibe too. That eucalyptus note is in middle there, it says camphor on CK website, either way its minty essential oil sort. That notes cuts thru, I put it on my neck and it felt like I was breathing easier, like Vicks but not that strong obviously. Then jasmine white floral notes come thru for drydown. Smoky bonfire woody scent is still there, milder, it's never really too strong, sort of blends well on me. I realize that I don't owe anything like it. Name of this perfume is suitable. However Gottlieb and CK came to idea for something like this fragrance is an ingenius scent invention. It is nostalgic, and I love it for that! Super affordable. Get it if you love 90s!

It`s fresh and the first impression is that it was defo made for warm climate, or spring and summer: t is mainly the eucalyptus - which is not too strong or green like the essential oil would be, more diluted, airy and fresh, the way you could possibly smell it in real life off the actual plant - that I can make out and also the sandalwood, lily, musk and lilac, tonka and blackberry in this order, the first two notes are prominent - one fresh, the other warm, these make the scent interesting. Possibly therefore the name also..Over time it progresses from a sharp stage into fresh, then warm and in the drydown you mainly notice sandalwood and tonka. Both longevity and sillage are average, 3-4 hours at least, but it`s winter now, so I`d imagine it performs way better in the summertime.. It would suit both sexes equally, however, it`s not a sexy number but more of a `daytime-office wear-holiday` piece imo. I like it because it`s different, and the name describes it aptly, which doesn`t happen often to me..Recommended to try for spring and summer.

Calvin Klein's CONTRADICTION, like all CK creations, is completely unique. This one opens slightly spicy and seems almost oriental but immediately morphs into a somewhat sweet woody floral that ultimately culminates in a still sweet but powdery drydown with a touch of muskiness. The somewhat synthetic edge that marks CK fragrances as modern is present here, but somehow I find it pleasant. I believe that this quality is what unites the CK fragrances while making each unique. I have not worn CONTRADICTION in quite some time and was pleased to find that it has retained its integrity, well-preserved in its gorgeous aluminum cylinder-protected glass bottle, which I find very attractive. I even love the way it sounds when the glass slides against the aluminum. CONTRADICTION is a sort of contradiction to my nose: a skin scent which is not really a skin scent. A non-skin scent which really is a skin scent. I can't reconcile the contradictions of CONTRADICTION, but I like it nonetheless and will continue to wear it now and then.

I wore this extensively throughout high school, and remembered it as being soft and warm with a kick of spice. When I found a mini at my local perfume shop, I quickly snatched it up and applied to wrist immediately upon getting home. *sigh* Either my memory of this scent is off, or this mini is off, as the eucalyptus dominates all the way through the long dry down. It's medicinal, sharp, and not to my liking. I get hints of the scent I remembered in the background, but the eucalyptus kicks it backstage, not wanting it to steal its spotlight. I suppose the usage of sharp and sweet might've been the point of Contradiction, and as high school was over 10 years ago my skin chemistry is more than likely just different. I'm glad to have a mini for the nostalgia but I have no need to get a full bottle.

This was another blind buy for me, for two reasons: it was on sale and I couldn't say no, and my skin really likes CK perfumes. I bought it last summer, wasn't very impressed and I decided to give it another chance in fall/winter. Very wise because now it is shining. This is a very nice, indeed. I can't detect the eucalyptus; on my skin this in warm and comfy; it has some sweetness and it gets a little bit powdery about an hour or so after spraying. I can still smell it on me (after more than 8hrs) and I'm sure it doesn't bother people around me. Definitely very happy with this buy and the bottle is slick. It's all good with this one .... well, apart from the sound it makes when you put it back in the box - that another fellow fragrantican here mentioned some time ago.

I first bought Contradiction right after it was released in the late 90's. I really loved it and all things Calvin Klein at that time. I only ever had the one bottle and haven't smelled it in many years. I recently purchased a bottle to revisit the fragrance. When I first sprayed it, the scent was familiar but maybe not exactly as I remembered it. The eucalyptus note is very unique. It's green, medicinal and metallic. The notes really do contradict each other. There is the cool eucalyptus but you also smell sweet and fresh florals and warm base notes. It's quite an interesting blend! I'm very delighted to own a bottle of this again. Anyone who is a fan of 90's fragrances should definitely check this out. You're sure to enjoy the scent and the bottle!

Powdery ? Not really. Fruity ? Not at all. This is more of a woman's perfume, not at all girly. I have the vintage original version. It starts out with a metallic style very herbal-green cool eucalyptus that clings around a soft woody spicy sandalwood. It's difficult to pick out individual flowers, since all these flowers are equally blended. The gentle flowers peek out now and then, but eucalyptus/ sandalwood blend remains strong through the dry down. After the first 2 hours, an underlying very lightweight tonka/musk accord appears, clinging softly close to skin. On my skin, this perfume lasts easily 8 hours. I'd say it's totally unisex, since it's musky and not sweet. Contradiction is unique and a fine addition to my collection.

I love CK fragrances and since I had never smelled Contradiction before and it is discontinued I wanted to try it while I still can inexpensively. The opening is bitter and crisp but after 5 minutes or so it settles and the beautiful heart of this fragrance appears. Fragrant rose and peony are apparent, I do not smell a lot of eucalyptus but it could be that the bitterness on top is that note. To me eucalyptus is a medicinal sinus clearing smell and I do not detect that at all in this fragrance. This perfume is a great choice for everyday or office. It is not distinctive, but faintly modern and pretty in a simple way. Longevity is disappointing however I am glad that I was able to try it out before it's gone.

I had it since forever. I loved it but I was wearing other perfumes at 90's era. My huge bottle turned after some years. A girl that we have a swap she send me also this A gift, she never care for it as she told me wanted to give it away like a present. Today I saw it in the game zone. Oh dear, dear I had forgotten it. It is a perfume that goes with everything. From office till a night party. It is so very delicate and smells so unique I have never smell something like this. I hope it will be still around forever but maybe it is already discontinued. Reminds me parfums like Nina's Ricci Premier Jour. Wear it everywhere and anywhere. Soft and lovely. I real gem. 5/5 V

This is a really interesting scent. It is sweet and floral with a peppery opening and i love it. I would wear this more if it lasted longer, but unfortunately on me it's gone within the hour. To be fair I've found that with all of CK perfumes... with the exception of Obsession which is a BEAST! It could just be my skin though or my nose adjusting to the perfume. To be fair there are only a few perfumes that last all day on me. This is a nice heavy bottle and a classy looking too - I'm not a fan of the celeb bottles with plastic dolls or tacky rhinestones. This looks lovely on a dressing table.

I had high expectations for that one, since I was waiting years until I finally found a sample. It"s unusual for sure, but not in the way I hoped. For me starts sporty, unisex in a similar way to Escape, however Escape is a complex composition that evolves on you during the entire day. In Contradiction the notes are more linear, I suppose the strong muskyness turned me off a bit. The eucalyptus - lily combo is strong too. I get some lilac, however I can"t smell any rose. Silage and longevity are moderate. A nice and safe everyday scent, but it doesn"t stand out from the crowd IMO.

Edited to add: my previous review was for the original Contradiction. They've obviously reformulated it at some point, because now, it smells very florally. In a good way though, I like it 👌 I do miss that distinctive pepperiness though. It's still a really good fragrance, though no longer one of my favorites. Older review: This is a very smoky, peppery smelling perfume. I thought it was way to strong at first, but it does calm down nicely. This is the perfect autumn fragrance for those enjoy the scent of campfires. I highly recommend 👌

I remember back 17 years ago this was used to be very beautiful scent. You could smell a metallic cold vibe aroma from it.What is left today is a surupy peach kinda smell blended with a musk all together. It has been reformulated. I dont detect that metallic cold scent any more which made this perfume so unique. Its still a nice perfume for spring summer season but it has lost a lot from what it used to be.This has lost its originality. Brings lovely memories to me...though. Summer vacation in a greek island.

I'm on a nostalgia binge, having ordered Dior Addict and this one by Calvin Klein, which I wore a lot during my late teens and early twenties. Natluvly describes it perfectly, this is such a good fragrance for when you're wearing jeans and a t shirt or sweater! Nice everyday and year-round scent, but still a real original, it isn't boring as those crowdpleasing everyday scents usually are. Sillage and longevity are excellent. Really happy to have this back in my life 😊

Wore this years ago when it first came out and I was still in my teens. Loved it then as it was the perfect combination of sweetness (which suited my age), but also warmth and a dash of sophistication. Not sure I'd bother with it now as I feel there's a wealth of far superior sweet/warm/intimate scents out there, but it's definitely very nice, especially in colder weather and would suit both day and evening wear (though go easy in the day, it's quite strong!)