Fragrance comparison

Astro Girl vs Contradiction

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,701 ratings analysed

3 wins

Astro Girl

PerfumeBox

4.0016 votes

Rank #52,030 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Contradiction

Calvin Klein

3.742,685 votes

Rank #32,064 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astro Girl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Astro Girl
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Contradiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Astro Girl3/5

Contradiction2/5

Ratings & consensus: Astro Girl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Astro Girl
Sillage & projection: Astro Girl
Value for money: Contradiction
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Contradiction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Astro GirlPerfumeBox

ContradictionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes

Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%

Category winnerAstro GirlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

24%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,685 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAstro Girl

SillageAstro Girl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value68

Category winnerContradictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

floral84%

green77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPearMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHyacinthPlumLilacRoseOrchidPeach

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Lilac and Rose. Durations are only published for Contradiction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night43

Spring86

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,030

PerfumerSergey Karov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerContradictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astro Girl is a bright floral fruity perfume with a juicy black currant, pear, and mandarin opening, followed by a busy bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, lilac, rose, orchid, and soft stone fruit. It reads fresh, sweet, green, and feminine, with musk, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and tonka giving the dry-down a s…

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Contradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …

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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, Astro Girl or Contradiction?

Astro Girl takes 3 of 5 categories. Astro Girl is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes; Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes. Choose Astro Girl for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astro Girl or Contradiction?

They last about the same: Astro Girl 65/100, Contradiction 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Astro Girl or Contradiction?

Projection is very close: Astro Girl 60/100, Contradiction 58/100 for sillage.

Do Astro Girl and Contradiction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Lilac and Rose.

Is Astro Girl or Contradiction better for summer or winter?

Astro Girl suits daytime wear; Contradiction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astro Girl and Contradiction?

Astro Girl has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Plum, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.