Defy Eau de Parfum vs Alpine Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Defy Eau de ParfumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Alpine SuedeChoose 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 Parfum4/7
Alpine Suede3/7
- 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
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Fragrance
Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin KleinAlpine SuedeBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 496 votes
Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%
3.92/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%
Category winnerAlpine SuedeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
44%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
496 votes
41%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate
63 votes
Category winnerAlpine SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDefy Eau de Parfum
SillageDefy Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlpine SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
leather69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Saffiano LeatherSuede
Base2 to 3 hours
Haitian Vetiver
Top
Mountain AirBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CardamomBlack Pepper
Base
VetiverSuedeTeak Wood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Suede and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Defy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer60
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night94
Spring100
Summer70
Fall65
Winter30
Day100
Night43
Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,402
PerfumerPascal Gaurin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,163
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalvin 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…
Reviews →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.
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 is better, Defy Eau de Parfum or Alpine Suede?
Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes; Alpine Suede is rated 3.92/5 from 63 votes. 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. Choose Alpine Suede for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Defy Eau de Parfum or Alpine Suede?
Defy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100, Alpine Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Defy Eau de Parfum or Alpine Suede?
Projection is very close: Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100, Alpine Suede 49/100 for sillage.
Do Defy Eau de Parfum and Alpine Suede smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Suede and Haitian Vetiver.
Is Defy Eau de Parfum or Alpine Suede better for summer or winter?
For summer, Alpine Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Defy Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Defy Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Alpine Suede suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Defy Eau de Parfum and Alpine Suede?
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. 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.
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