Fragrance comparison

Alpine Suede vs Defy Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 559 ratings analysed

Alpine Suede

Bath & Body Works

3.9263 votes

Rank #36,163 CitrusWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Defy Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein

3.71496 votes

Rank #29,402 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alpine Suede
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Defy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alpine Suede3/7

Defy Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Alpine Suede
Community sentiment: Alpine Suede
Longevity: Defy Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Defy Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Alpine Suede
Versatility: Defy Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Defy Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Alpine SuedeBath & Body Works

Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%

3.71/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%

Category winnerAlpine SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

23%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

496 votes

Category winnerAlpine SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDefy Eau de Parfum

SillageDefy Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAlpine SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mountain AirBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CardamomBlack Pepper

Base

VetiverSuedeTeak Wood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Saffiano LeatherSuede

Base2 to 3 hours

Haitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede. Durations are only published for Defy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall65

Winter30

Day100

Night43

Spring94

Summer60

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night94

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpine Suede by Bath & Body Works delivers a rugged yet clean experience for daily wear. It opens with a burst of crisp mountain air and sweet mandarin orange before settling into a warm, spiced base. This scent is ideal for casual autumn afternoons and gym bags.

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Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Parfum delivers a crisp, modern mix of bright citrus, spicy warmth, and smooth leather. The scent starts with juicy mandarin orange sharpened by black pepper, giving off a clean kick right away. As it settles, saffiano leather and soft suede take over the middle, creating a refined texture tha…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpine Suede or Defy Eau de Parfum?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Alpine Suede is rated 3.92/5 from 63 votes; Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes. Choose Alpine Suede for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpine Suede or Defy Eau de Parfum?

Defy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100, Alpine Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpine Suede or Defy Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100, Alpine Suede 49/100 for sillage.

Do Alpine Suede and Defy Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede.

Is Alpine Suede or Defy Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alpine Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Alpine Suede suits daytime wear; Defy Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpine Suede and Defy Eau de Parfum?

Alpine Suede has top notes of Mountain Air, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Suede and Teak Wood. Defy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Saffiano Leather and Suede, a base of Haitian Vetiver.