39 reseñas

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• alisa30

  March 3, 2014

  

  No, no, no, this isn’t for me; it’s too strong and doesn’t suit my chemistry. I gave it to a colleague; a friend said it smelled good on her, but it gives me a headache and dizziness. When I remember it, it smells metallic. Edit: I now know which note ruins it, the sandalwood, just like in Delicious Feelings.

• Sully2014

  September 19, 2014

  

  Contradiction was my university trophy; I wore it with class and presence. I bought it later and it was my favourite for a while until I lost sight of it. Now, older, I use it daily on rainy days and think it suits my personality better. The roses, sandalwood and eucalyptus give it strength and body.

• FUCSIA73

  November 13, 2014

  

  I absolutely love this perfume; I adore it. Unfortunately, perfumeries told me it’s discontinued. Where can I get it? Is it still being made? Its refreshing and elegant aroma fascinates me.

• Jonabel

  May 3, 2015

  

  I remember it from my school days; I loved it: fresh, elegant and not heavy. Fuchsia73, you can find it online, I think no longer in perfumeries. I searched unsuccessfully and was told it’s discontinued. What a pity that fine perfumes are going to make way for simple, brash things that smell the same or less, at outrageous prices.

• Jonabel

  May 14, 2015

  

  I remember Contradiction from my school days and how much I adored it. It’s fresh, elegant, and nothing heavy. Fucsia73, you can find it online; I believe it’s no longer in perfumeries. I searched unsuccessfully and was told it has been discontinued. What a shame that such fine perfumes are discontinued to make way for simple, loud-smelling, or barely scented alternatives sold at exorbitant prices.

• Kather Aguirre

  February 21, 2016

  

  A very subtle and lovely scent for the Christmas season. It is one of the softest perfumes I have ever used, yet its longevity is surprisingly impressive.

• Morder doll

  September 3, 2016

  

  Refreshing yet sweet. My aunt gifted it to me at university, but she didn’t like it. A delight: floral, cheerful, refreshing, sweet, and mature all at once. I wore it for special occasions with moderate sillage and about five hours’ longevity. What a pity it has been discontinued.

• VainillaDulce

  June 24, 2017

  

  I liked it for being so unusual and different; I didn’t feel it was feminine but it was distinctive. It had an urban, metallic touch unknown to me. At first it smells floral, but this passes quickly and the sandalwood takes control alongside a fresh, almost minty note (eucalyptus), surrounded by peony and lily. It evolves and what remains is sandalwood and eucalyptus. It honours its name: a contradiction, flowers with eucalyptus, but it works. Ideal for casual wear, open spaces and mild days.

• VainillaDulce

  July 1, 2017

  

  I loved it for being so unusual and distinctive; it didn’t feel feminine, but rather urban with that metallic touch. It starts very floral, but this fades quickly as sandalwood takes over, accompanied by a fresh, almost mentholated note (eucalyptus) surrounded by peony and lily. It evolves beautifully, leaving just the scent of sandalwood and eucalyptus. It’s a true contradiction; I never imagined such a combination—flowers with eucalyptus?—but it works, especially on my skin. Perfect for casual wear, open spaces, and mild days. It’s complex, but that’s where its charm lies.

• MariaVilxn

  November 12, 2018

  

  Let’s start with the good: it lasts a long time and has a trail, a worthy child of the 90s, with character and strong. But another blind test that didn’t work for me. Imagine a play with three characters who can’t stand each other and fight to be the protagonists. For me, it was like that; I found it overwhelming to wear. They say it’s well blended, but nothing could be further from the truth. The notes I smelled were lily, eucalyptus and sandalwood, with so much sandalwood, all trying to stand out. I can understand why someone might like it, but I would never recommend it blindly. Essential to try it first. I use it in autumn and winter.

• MariaVilxn

  November 17, 2018

  

  The good thing is that it lasts a long time and has a trail, a worthy child of the 90s, with character and strength. But another blind buy that didn’t work for me. Imagine a play where three characters fight to be the lead and the third is shrill. For me it was Contradiction: wearing it was overwhelming. They say it’s well-blended, but nothing could be further from the truth. I detected lily, eucalyptus and sandalwood, with lots of sandalwood, all trying to stand out. I can understand why someone might like it, but I would never recommend it blindly. Essential to try it first. I see it as an autumn-winter scent.

• silvana esther

  May 25, 2019

  

  I couldn’t and never will be able to handle this perfume. As soon as I smelled it, I didn’t like it. Very intrusive, seems unisex. I tried to wear it but really couldn’t stand it on my skin. What a pity.

• silvana esther

  May 25, 2019

  

  I couldn’t and never will be able to wear this perfume. The moment I smelled it, I didn’t like it. Very intrusive and seems unisex. I tried it, but I really couldn’t stand it on my skin. What a pity.

• pathypooh

  June 2, 2019

  

  I first encountered it 20 years ago and liked it, but didn’t buy it. The bottle is beautiful, minimalist and very much of the 90s. Now that I own it, it’s a scent unlike anything I’ve tried; I couldn’t recall what it smelled like, but it’s fantastic. It has great personality and I adore it, though it is fresh and intense. It’s not something to buy blindly, but I love the difference.

• lalo

  July 12, 2019

  

  A delicious fragrance with great personality. Although I perceive it as floral, I consider it unisex due to its potency and presence. It opens with floral notes and sandalwood, both competing until the sandalwood dominates and musk and tonka bean emerge, becoming predominantly masculine. It lasts around 8 hours with a notable trail. It works better on my skin than the men’s version.

• Eclysis

  October 6, 2019

  

  I’m a man and I absolutely love this perfume. If you don’t overdo the sprays, it’s brilliant: distinctive, comfortable, neither too fresh nor overly floral. Some detect sandalwood, but I have sandalwood candles at home and they don’t resemble it at all; I notice more the flowers and musk. Totally unisex. Scent: 9, Projection: 7.5, Longevity: 7, Versatility: 9.

• Eclysis

  October 26, 2019

  

  I’m a man, masculine and straight, and I love this perfume. Wearing it is brilliant if you don’t overuse the sprays. It’s different and comfortable, neither too fresh nor very floral. I’ve read it smells of sandalwood, but in my house I have sandalwood candles and it doesn’t resemble them at all. I notice more the flowers and the musk. This is my opinion. Totally unisex. Scent: 9, projection: 7.5, longevity: 7, versatility: 9.

• Luzma

  January 10, 2021

  

  What a great double surprise I had when buying Contradiction: I remembered the presentation but not the scent, and upon finding it at a good price, I decided to buy it blindly. The surprise was that it has a huge resemblance to the discontinued Very Valentino. They share DNA because they have the same creator, Daniela Roche Andrier; they are different brands but curious, as Contradiction came out a year earlier. The Very Valentino was for the romantic, tender girl, while Contradiction is the same girl but with the audacity of eucalyptus, making her formal yet casual. Undoubtedly, it’s a discovery that makes me happy; it’s worth it for being a non-mass-market scent, with good longevity, and at a very good price.

• FraganteCinthya24

  January 26, 2021

  

  It’s a perfume worthy of the 90s. I love it; it’s intense, unique, and easily unisex. The opening is a delicate floral breeze that gives way to almost masculine sandalwood, and at the end, you clearly feel the eucalyptus. For me, the fruits aren’t noticeable, but this combination of flowers, wood, and eucalyptus is relaxing, intimate, and personal. The eucalyptus takes away the warmth; it has strong personality but isn’t intrusive. Using it in the afternoon is fine. It has very good longevity and will definitely make you stand out among this sea of perfumes that smell like sweets and pancakes.

• María Jacqueline

  February 8, 2021

  

  It’s wonderful and very well structured. If you use it moderately but with impact, you leave hearts wherever you go; it’s a very current vintage that pleases all generations and both sexes. The opening is lily and orchid, an intense floral. Then I notice the blackberry or raspberry, but the eucalyptus comes to the rescue to refresh it. At the end, I feel the musk, tonka bean, and a just-right pinch of sandalwood. It’s a gift, nothing contradictory. Edited: I’ve already used the bottle but won’t buy it again because in summer it lasts only 2 or 3 hours; it fell with the reformulation.

• María Jacqueline

  February 9, 2021

  

  It’s wonderful, very well structured. If you apply it moderately but with patience, you leave heart-shaped trails wherever you go. It’s a vintage that’s very current; younger generations don’t know it and, being unisex, everyone likes it. Lily and orchid emerge, an intense floral; then I catch something sweet of blackberry or black raspberry, but the eucalyptus lowers that note and refreshes. Finally, I sense musk, tonka bean and just a touch of sandalwood. A perfume gift. Edit: I used the whole bottle but won’t buy it again because of the longevity; on me and in summer it lasts 2–3 hours. It fell with the reformulation.

• Mai1978

  March 29, 2021

  

  I had it at 20 and now I buy it at 42; the fragrance is the same, incredible! I fell in love again; I wanted something rich to wear at home during the lockdown. Long-lasting; with four touches it covers the day: talcum-powdery, clean, not sweet. It feels feminine and seductive; there’s nothing like it. I recommend it 100%.

• Mai1978

  April 6, 2021

  

  I had it at 20 and bought it again at 42; the fragrance is the same, incredible! It made me fall in love again. I wanted something rich to wear at home during the quarantine, and nothing beats this. Long-lasting; with four sprays, I last all day. It’s talc-like, clean, and not too sweet. It feels feminine and seductive; there’s nothing like it on the market. I recommend it 100%.

• carolanais

  September 6, 2021

  

  What great performance it has; it must be my third bottle since launch. When it runs out, I think it was the last, but time passes and I get it again; I need it. I love those minimalist 90s bottles. On my skin, the opening flowers aren’t so noticeable; I feel more the woods, eucalyptus, and tonka bean; jasmine predominates among so many flowers. It’s not pretentious; it embraces and accompanies you. Everyone likes it; I receive compliments. It’s not a bomb or sexy; it’s unisex and looks beautiful on men. I choose it again because the new ones don’t surprise me. Today, I can’t find any that resembles it.

• Ziggy

  January 28, 2022

  

  This is one of those perfumes my partner Spartacus would call ‘a pig’ in the best sense: an impossible mix that works. Lily with eucalyptus, raspberry, and sandalwood. It has originality, doesn’t resemble anything else, and although people compare it to Armani Mania, they share that clean, fresh spirit ideal for the office. It’s clean, with a soapy air that I like. It has personality: you either love it or hate it, which is better than vanilla clones. Its performance is excellent, lasting 8 hours without being overpowering. For me, it’s a clean floral, talc-like, and with sandalwood. The lily has greasy nuances; you can smell the muguet and eucalyptus. The rose adds texture. Over time, it becomes more woody and loses its initial sparkle. It smells clean, soapy, and very nineties, that typical amaretto-peach touch of the 90s without actually having peach. Don’t buy blindly; test on skin. They say it’s discontinued but you can find it online. It’s going to disappear, and it will be a shame.

• Coquita

  March 8, 2022

  

  Normally, I think perfume bottles are a bit of a nonsense, but I like the minimalism and solidity of this one. It’s one of the quintessential functional perfumes: it stays close to the skin and works all year round. The scent is sparkling and not offensive; it reminds me of Nivea cream but with mint. Once it settles, I notice lilies, peonies, and blackberries over a light base of musk and wood. It’s delicate, pleasant, and versatile.

• carolanais

  March 13, 2022

  

  Autumn has arrived in Argentina, my favourite season for this perfume masterpiece that I adore. I’m already on my fifth or sixth bottle, and it still sounds modern despite being over 25 years old. It’s versatile and youthful. On my skin, the eucalyptus stands out, giving freshness, alongside lilies, lilies-of-the-valley, and lilacs; more than raspberry, I detect blackcurrant. The base of tonka bean, musk, and sandalwood lasts for hours, especially on clothes. It’s a hug for cold days. I love Calvin Klein; I hope for a tribute for the 25th anniversary of Contradiction.

• Andrea m

  May 21, 2022

  

  I used it back in 1998 when Escape had just launched and switched to this. I love it and still do, even after all these years. It’s a refined, minimalist fragrance; on my skin, it smells like spiced lily. It has excellent longevity and a moderate trail. It brings back memories, and I would use it again.

• charlotinable

  June 21, 2022

  

  I tried it twice and went absolutely crazy; the trail is soft yet stays put without ever fading. The bottle is pure minimalism, and the metallic cap adds an elegant touch to the dressing table. It smells floral with woody and a hint of spicy-soapy notes; what a pity they’ve discontinued it, I’d buy it again without hesitation. Simply elegant.

• kath2802

  October 29, 2022

  

  It’s not heavy, but it has presence, as its name suggests, it’s contradictory 😅. It’s exquisite; that touch of eucalyptus makes it unique. I think it’s for a casual style, with jeans, a basic t-shirt, and trainers. Or even trousers, loose blouses, and heels. It’s not elegant at all; it’s ideal for daily wear, the office, outings after work, informal meetings, and catching up with friends. In summer, it loses its sparkle and doesn’t have much potential; it suits autumn, winter, and fresh spring days better. It has good longevity and a moderate trail. I think it should be a must-have in any wardrobe, as it’s distinct and very wearable.

• Yasmin2015

  November 3, 2022

  

  On my skin, it’s very soft and lasts about 5 hours. It’s versatile and comfortable. At first spray, I feel it like eucalyptus tea with white flowers, but as it dries down, it reminds me a lot of Benetton Hot.

• Karen Campos

  February 3, 2023

  

  Contradiction is unique for me; it doesn’t resemble anything I’ve smelled before. I describe it as floral, sweet, and woody. I can’t identify each flower, just the blend, sweetened with tonka bean which, together with the eucalyptus, gives it a spiced touch very different from any other floral. It’s very feminine, light, and perfect for everyday wear. With medium longevity and a moderate to soft trail, as after a few hours I feel it very personally. I see it as super suitable for the office and enclosed spaces. Highly recommended.

• DanE

  May 24, 2023

  

  I bought this perfume blind because of a deal 🤭. I read a bit because I used Calvin fragrances in the 90s with lovely memories of their clean, citrusy, and fresh scents, but upon receiving Contradiction, I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike what I expected, it’s something fresh and clean with a citrus presence, a floral fragrance like a great bouquet of delicate flowers, with subtle hints of sandalwood (which is one of my favourites) that give a talcum softness, nothing heavy or ostentatious. It’s not entirely warm either, as it has fresh notes between blackberry and jasmine, not citrus, so it’s not fresh; I’d say it’s a “warm floral hug.” It lasts many hours on skin and clothes. It’s the type of perfume where people say, “You smell so good.” My bottle is nearly finished, and I’ll buy again because it lasts forever, and I’ll try the Calvin fragrances from that era.

• Anfítrite

  October 19, 2023

  

  Very good perfume. Ideal for everyday wear, making you feel nicely scented without excess. I love the lily-of-the-valley and fresh floral scent. The eucalyptus is quite noticeable, not in a caramel way but like dried leaves. It has lots of personality without being overpowering. Warm and clean at the same time, elegant yet casual. It seems to smell like oxygen. It has a unisex touch; perhaps I say this because it’s not vanilla-based or overly sweet, nor excessively floral or fruity. It’s hard to categorise, and its longevity and trail are good. I don’t know how it will be after reformulation; the one I bought was years ago on Wallapop, and I don’t know what year it was. I would buy it again if I didn’t have so many perfumes.

• Cote M.

  April 9, 2024

  

  This was my perfume at 15; my mum let me choose the first one, and I picked the one that “smelled the weirdest,” and now reading reviews, I understand I wasn’t far off the mark—it truly is super unique. I bought it again as an adult, and the packaging has changed slightly, and the scent feels different from what I remember, presumably due to reformulations. On my skin, the fresh aroma is very volatile, and after an hour, it leaves a hint of slightly vintage flowers, like an inexpensive body cream. Still, it was worth it for the olfactory nostalgia.

• Jess Jiménez

  January 3, 2025

  

  With more of an 80s edge than a 90s one, this is how I see Contradiction… Citrusy and fresh, it opens with lime (though it’s not listed, that’s how I perceive it), but it feels more like lime essence and stays there. Occasionally I notice the mentholated touch of eucalyptus or the talcum-like quality of white flowers, but these are fleeting hints; I never really detect the sweetness of the blackberry or tonka bean. At the end, I sense the woody sandalwood, which is quite present. For fresh spring or autumn days, informal commitments, or everyday office wear when you want to feel fresh, it’s a good option. I don’t see it as 100% feminine; rather, it’s unisex, neither cloying nor overwhelming. With an excellent price, it’s super economical, with a decent trail but poor performance, and a clean, minimalist bottle that looks very nice… I find it cheerful and like it, though not to the point of loving it.

• Agnes167

  August 31, 2025

  

  Contradiction truly lives up to its name: modern yet classic, fresh yet intense, urban and sophisticated. From the start, it conveys that minimalist 90s Calvin Klein vibe with a feminine floral twist. The opening is sparkling, with green and citrus notes that refresh and prepare for a luminous floral heart. Here, lilac, peony, and orange blossom create an elegant, clean bouquet with a soapy touch of neatness and style. As it dries down, sandalwood, musk, and tonka bean soften the blend, leaving a warm, creamy base that balances the florals. The result projects confidence and delicacy, ideal for a cosmopolitan woman. The trail is moderate, elegant, and non-invasive; the longevity is good for its era (around 6–8 hours). I see it as perfect for the office, meetings, or dates, as it conveys cleanliness, sophistication, and personality without excess. It’s floral, elegant, and urban—a 90s classic that combines freshness and warmth. A gem worth returning to.

• MariaConstanza

  December 15, 2025

  

  They’ve already described it well, but now that I have it back, I want to share the joy of wearing it. What a marvel! Sweet without being cloying, sophisticated without being ostentatious; it’s beautiful. I adore it.

• Demelza

  February 5, 2026

  

  I absolutely love it. It’s unique and different, smelling of brand-new pencil. Simply beautiful.