Calvin Klein Defy: released in 2021, aromatic, citrus and lavender, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Calvin Klein Defy dupe we found is Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Calvin Klein Defy dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Calvin Klein Defy | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette | 85% | about $20 (−56%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Jimmy Choo Man Aqua | 85% | about $45 | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan 9am Dive | 84% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce | 83% | about $35* (−22%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Montblanc Legend | 82% | about $65* (+44%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Evokes the bright, energetic citrus and aromatic woods found in Calvin Klein Defy at an incredible value.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Calvin Klein Defy, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 833 community ratings.
Captures the crisp, breezy marine character that sits alongside the woody base of Calvin Klein Defy.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and earthy accords with Calvin Klein Defy, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 860 community ratings.
Shares the clean, aromatic freshness of Calvin Klein Defy, offering a versatile aquatic and citrus profile.
It shares its green, woody and fresh spicy accords with Calvin Klein Defy, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,181 community ratings.
Blends aromatic herbs and woods in a manner that feels right at home alongside Calvin Klein Defy.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Calvin Klein Defy, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,389 community ratings.
Presents a familiar clean lavender and woody structure that echoes the clean daily wear of Calvin Klein Defy.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Calvin Klein Defy, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 8,006 community ratings.
Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Calvin Klein Defy.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Calvin Klein Defy.
Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Calvin Klein Defy itself sells from £21.99 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Azzaro Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette saves you about $35 a year against Calvin Klein Defy. 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. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Calvin Klein Defy notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.