Fragrance comparison

Defy Eau de Parfum vs Bijou Vert

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 542 ratings analysed

4 wins

Defy Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein

3.71496 votes

Rank #29,402 CitrusAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Bijou Vert

Raw Spirit Fragrances

3.8546 votes

Rank #21,464 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Defy Eau de Parfum4/7

Bijou Vert3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin Klein

Bijou VertRaw Spirit Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

496 votes

41%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBijou Vert

SillageBijou Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

earthy44%

warm spicy30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Saffiano LeatherSuede

Base2 to 3 hours

Haitian Vetiver

Notes

Haitian VetiverGrapefruitGeraniumCedarBlack PepperPatchouliMandarin OrangeBenzoinLotus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper 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 season

Spring94

Summer60

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer77

Fall69

Winter23

Day100

Night27

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,464

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerBijou VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Bijou Vert by Raw Spirit Fragrances is a crisp, aromatic scent that centers on Haitian vetiver. Launched in 2013 by Harry Fremont, this unisex creation blends citrus notes with black pepper and cedarwood. It offers a clean, dry profile, making it a reliable choice for daily wear during warmer months or office settings…

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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, Defy Eau de Parfum or Bijou Vert?

Defy Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes; Bijou Vert is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bijou Vert for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Defy Eau de Parfum or Bijou Vert?

They last about the same: Bijou Vert 65/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Defy Eau de Parfum or Bijou Vert?

Bijou Vert projects furthest (Bijou Vert 54/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Defy Eau de Parfum and Bijou Vert smell similar?

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

Is Defy Eau de Parfum or Bijou Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Defy Eau de Parfum and Bijou Vert?

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. Bijou Vert features Haitian Vetiver, Grapefruit, Geranium, Cedar and Black Pepper.