Contradiction vs My Garden After The Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Atelier Ulric Fragrances
Rank #73,564 FloralWhite Floral
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
ContradictionChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
My Garden After The RainChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Contradiction1/2
My Garden After The Rain1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- My Garden After The Rain
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
ContradictionCalvin KleinMy Garden After The RainAtelier Ulric FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes
Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,685 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageMy Garden After The Rain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
rose69%
powdery61%
floral100%
white floral91%
fresh83%
woody74%
rose65%
powdery56%
Scent match73%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top
VioletFreesiaRed BerriesTuberosePink Pepper
Heart
LilacPeonyRoseLily-of-the-ValleyKaro-KorundLilyGeranium
Base
CedarSandalwoodMuskPatchouliJasmineClovesOakmossCelery Seeds
InformationalShared notesLily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Contradiction, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer56
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,064
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerContradictionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotContradiction 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 …
Reviews →My Garden After The Rain by Atelier Ulric Fragrances is a lush floral eau de parfum designed around the crisp atmosphere of a wet spring garden. The scent opens with a sharp burst of violet, freesia, and pink pepper, punctuated by sweet red berries and heady tuberose. As the initial greenness settles, a rich floral he…
Reviews →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 projects more, Contradiction or My Garden After The Rain?
My Garden After The Rain projects furthest (My Garden After The Rain 100/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Contradiction and My Garden After The Rain smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Contradiction or My Garden After The Rain better for summer or winter?
Contradiction suits daytime wear; My Garden After The Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Contradiction and My Garden After The Rain?
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. My Garden After The Rain has top notes of Violet, Freesia, Red Berries and Tuberose, heart notes of Lilac, Peony, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.
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