Contradiction Calvin Klein for women

The musk and lilac only give it a depth without making it offensive or overpowering. It makes a perfect day fragrance. This fragrance makes me think of a really soft scented body lotion and reminds me a little bit of mania by Armani. Soft and tender.

It smelle wonderfull.Discret and warm.

Pecans and honey with flowers and cinnamon. That's what it smells like to me.

SMELS LIKE NOTHING SPECIAL

WOW! Smells like lipstick! yes, basically 90's cosmetic's. Its so nostalgic. I would also describe it as smelling kind of herbal, powdery and woody.

Projection is good, and Longevity is great. Just remembering the smell makes me smile. Its sweet and pleasant but interesting. I really like it & would definitely own it one day.

after seeing eucalyptus as a main note, i decided to blind buy it. oh why did i waste my money on this sweet cloying cheap smelling disasterpiece?! too much of everything, notes mix are plain wrong!

nice day scent for work. the eucalyptus and musk stand out one me, and then a refreshing floral. i find it a clean scent that lasts only about and hour on me before reapplying. a lovely herbal flower.

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've 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 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)
Id deserves more popularity, does not deserve dicontinuation.
I goes back to times when Calvin Klein's perfumes used to be so thoughtful. I hope they don't change the trend (I'm not so sure about the new releases, though)

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.

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

I really like this one because it is long-lasting, feminine, and warm. Definetely not a summer fragrance but a nice winter-autumn perfume.

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.

Somewhat annoying, too sweet, choky. Maybe it happened for me to receive an old bottle, but I have unpleasant memories regarding this scent.

Too sweet, overpowering and sickening when first sprayed. Should let it settle for a while on your skin. I do not reach for this much often, Shame!!!

First spray it smells a bit off-putting, but please wait... after a few seconds (minutes?), you can start to smell roses with a right touch of sexy. The lasting power is incredible and I turned heads when I walk past men... But remember not to put it on too strongly. I believe this is a perfume that is meant to be subtle but flirty to the person kissing your neck...

I suffer from double aphasia when it comes to Contradiction. First, I switch out the name for Conundrum, and my brain freezes on that word for minutes at a time, making it impossible to punch the correct name it into a data base. This happens every time.

Second it smells exactly like another fragrance I know, its name always on my tip of my tongue, but inaccessible.

In fact this fragrance is both a conundrum and a contraction to me. Conundrum: how do all of those heavy-hitter, potentially syrupy sweet notes blend to be...not overly sweet? Contradiction: I hate fruity florals. This smells at once fruity and floral, and I quite like it.

A fresh, easy fragrance, just odd enough around the edges to give it some character and a CK signature. Though I don't adhere strictly to such designations, I'd say it is best for daytime, and especially suited to warm weather. CAUTION: apply in very small doses and see what happens. This is a long-lasting, sillage monster on me; not at all a skin scent. Too much, and it overpowers with sticky sweetness.

This was one of the only successful blind buys of my life. At deep discount, and in such a great bottle, I couldn't pass it up. For once I'm glad I took the risk.

Medicine, Soapy, Sharp, overpowering and sickening.

i am completly upset that this unusual gem is being discontinued for obviously not being popularto the masses. i own three bottles now as i wentout on a panic buy!. I LOVEthe fact its so unique. its not similar to any other perfume i own. just wandering if u guys could please recommend another similar perfume with eucalyptus?. id be really greatful . thanks.

You don't hear too much about Calvin Klein's Contradiction these days, as it is often overshadowed by newer releases like Euphoria, CK IN2U and CK One. While I don't find it to be anything overly amazing, I fear that it may be the first fragrance to be discontinued in Calvin Klein's current collection, which would be such a shame.

Contradiction is a pleasant enough blend of delectable florals and powdery woods. The eucalyptus note in the heart, is possibly what causes some to refer to this fragrance as being metallic. I quite like the uniqueness of the eucalyptus note. I'm an Australian, from the country, so this particular note reminds me of home and the bush, which I rather like. Escape for Men also gives me the same nostalgic feeling.

There is a definite powderiness to this fragrance, which is a good or bad thing depending on each person's personal taste. One review of this fragrance on MakeupAlley, likened this fragrance to the scent of a warm photo-copied sheet. I quite like that description, I think it is very apt and truthful.

I'm on the fence with Contradiction, while I like certain aspects of it, particularly the floral powderiness, the woodsy notes just don't work for me, neither does the lasting power which is relatively poor.

After a while, Contradiction becomes tiring and somewhat generic. The eucalyptus and the odd paper smell, is what keeps this fragrance alive and different. Every now and then it shows some similarities to Armani She.

A comforting but sophisticated scent suitable for everyday. This reminds me alot of Allure eau de parfum but more casual. The eucalyptus is a note I particularly like in this perfume.

At first I smelled nothing!Slowly a rosy peony smell emerged and tickled my nose.Shortly I felt bac on the farm in the fruit orchard where the pear trees blossom.beautiful scent.I always loved to smell the beginnings of fruit.At the end,there is my fav tonka bean,which came peeping out like an old friend.This would b good for any age.anywhere,any season.To me its not heavy,or light.Just hangs around and makes u smell good a long time.Its a yes.

Just for plain nostalgia I purchased some of the fragrances of my teen age...wings, lutece, contradiction...
First I thought I've gotten an out-of-date product, it just didn't smell right. I tried a couple of times again, but got nothing more than the notes of a nail polish remover.
I live in Tx, and as one brought up in Europe, I still have a hard time recognizing freshness in this air....actually I still remember getting off of the airplane, and looking around if we've parked next to a giant garbage container...that's how bad the Dallas air smells to a European.
So it came to pass (: that there is a cold front with a storm approaching and out of the nowhere I just thought of giving that big bottle of Contradiction a last try...same experience, until I walked outside and in the cold, rainy wind there appeared flowers and exotic woods that seemed to really enjoy the fragrance of water....amazing. I'm gonna use this bottle this year at the water park in my turquoise swimsuit and light blue georgette cover-up...but it's definitely best for cold and fresh weather.

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!)

Though I barely like or could wear any Calvin Klein creation (tested till now), I have deep respect for each and every one, and find them unique, modern and perfect.

Contradiction is cold, strong, woody perfume. The most dominant note is eucalyptus, seems flowers obedient and silent, making them step one by one in a row, never forming a floral bouquet.

I returned to Contradiction many times, he kept changing faces, flower notes and composition. This is perfume with strong character, hard to fall in love with at first smell. Like jazz. Full of blue notes, improvisation and polyrhythm.

I don’t like Contradiction, and yet, bow deeply to genius Klein’s mind.

I love this stuff..it's a real complex woody floral to my nose. It smells like it's got a very light wood in it like blondewood or something that gives it a slight dry tone. But the florals are brilliant. I smell a different combination everytime I put my nose to my wrist. It's like thye're all vying for attention saying..."Smell me....NO....Smell meee" haha.

Sometimes I can smell the sweetness of the Peony and the Orchid, and other times it's more pungent like Jasmine (But in a good way)It morphs quite alot. But overall when it's smelled in the air around you it's lovely. It smells really unique with a clean streak running through it, always with that silight woodsy element. It's definately a more "Modern" floral with a modern bottle to match. Love it!

The only thing is..for an Eau De Parfum I don't think it lasts as long as it should which is slightly dissapointing. I love my bottle though and love re-spritzing it (As always) Nothing like a good spritz.

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Smelling Contradiction makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. No, it's not a cozy fragrance, but it's so reminiscent of my teen years. It opens with a burst of florals fusing rosey-jasmine-orchids with peonies and lilies. It's such a beautiful floral surprise. Afterwards it shifts from floral to this really powdery stage, very powdery. I smell this lilac-lavender type of aroma as it continues to transform. When it finally settles down on your skin, it doesn't get sweet. It remains floraly and powdery scented with hidden undertones of bitter blackberries. For me "Contradiction" is pure NOSTALGIA, bringing back memories of yesterday with its retro late 90's vibe. Absolutely Beautiful, Flirty, Unique, Distinct, Retro and among all a crowd pleaser. Ladies you won't go wrong with this one.

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.

It seems spicy ,oriental on the first spray, as it settles the powdery scent dominates. It's an interesting scent, I can't really catagorize it as floral woody musk which is more suitable for winter, I wore this during the spring season and enjoyed wearing it since it was a light floral powdery scent.

I came across this in a cut-price perfume store. It was one of many I tried, but it made me stop in my tracks. There is such a harmonious blend of different notes and it seems just "perfect". On my skin it's slightly different, but still totally wonderful. It is very "me", so I think I will be buying it. The only drawback is that it doesn't have very good sillage. But being a skin scent, it's kinda nice how it doesn't stray far from your skin. :)

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?

I never used to be all that keen on contradiction, but recently Ive come to like it, although it doesnt stay on for a great deal of time, not the most overpowering scent, but theres something in it which makes it interesting, maybe thats the eucalyptus

I can call it a family perfume, my mom and granny like it too. A strict and sexy one. You can feel yourself a really attractive woman while wearing it.

I got a cheap bottle of this as it was no longer a new fragrance. I chose it because I liked the inital notes. Once it has settled a bit it has a powdery smell on my skin, which I am not keen on. I wear it during the day sometime, when I need a scent which is not overpowering.

i love this one but just when i wear it after long time as i get bored of it when i wear it everyday it's very sweety

I´ve got a sample of this from my sister in law, on her it smells really nice but on me it smells terrible. I get rotten flowers and a horrible metalnote that is so awful that I have to wash it off...

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.