Fragrance comparison

Defy Eau de Parfum vs FiDi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 721 ratings analysed

Defy Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein

3.71496 votes

Rank #29,402 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

FiDi

Bond No 9

3.91225 votes

Rank #8,999 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FiDi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Defy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
FiDi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Defy Eau de Parfum2/7

FiDi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Defy Eau de ParfumCalvin Klein

FiDiBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 23%

3.91/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerFiDiRating 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

40%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerFiDiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFiDi

SillageFiDi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value34

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusNutmeg

Base

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Black Pepper. 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

Summer92

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDefy Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

Men64

Unisex35

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,999

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerFiDiHigher 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…

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FiDi opens with bright bergamot and mandarin sharpened by black pepper, then settles into a clean spicy heart with nutmeg and a watery lotus touch. As it dries down, musk, cedar, and soft vanilla give it a polished, slightly powdery finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh spicy woody scent that feels dressed up wit…

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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 FiDi?

FiDi takes 5 of 7 categories. Defy Eau de Parfum is rated 3.71/5 from 496 votes; FiDi is rated 3.91/5 from 225 votes. Choose Defy Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose FiDi for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Defy Eau de Parfum or FiDi?

FiDi lasts longest (FiDi 74/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Defy Eau de Parfum or FiDi?

FiDi projects furthest (FiDi 67/100, Defy Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Defy Eau de Parfum and FiDi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper.

Is Defy Eau de Parfum or FiDi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Defy Eau de Parfum and FiDi?

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. FiDi has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.