Calvin Klein Defy Parfum: released in 2023, cacao, lavender and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Calvin Klein Defy Parfum dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Calvin Klein Defy Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Calvin Klein Defy Parfum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon | 85% | about $25 (−50%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Glacier Bold | 82% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition | 81% | about $25 (−50%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme | 80% | about $25 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | AXE Dark Temptation | 78% | about $5 (−90%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar warm spicy and sweet character reminiscent of Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, leaning into rich aromatic territories.
It shares its cacao, sweet and lavender accords with Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6,463 community ratings.
Evokes the warm aromatic appeal of Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, carrying a similar spicy and fresh profile.
It shares its sweet, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 587 community ratings.
Builds upon a dense warm framework that feels right at home alongside Calvin Klein Defy Parfum.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and musky accords with Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 404 community ratings.
Brings a vibrant spicy and sweet warmth that sits in the same family as Calvin Klein Defy Parfum.
It shares its musky, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 745 community ratings.
Offers an accessible sweet and warm profile reminiscent of the cozy cacao dry-down in Calvin Klein Defy Parfum.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and cacao accords with Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,420 community ratings.
AXE Dark Temptation, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Calvin Klein Defy Parfum.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Calvin Klein Defy Parfum.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Calvin Klein Defy Parfum itself sells from £19.9 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon saves you about $40 a year against Calvin Klein Defy Parfum. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Asad Bourbon comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Calvin Klein Defy Parfum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.