Defy Eau de Toilette review

Defy Eau de Toilette is Calvin Klein's newest men's line on this list and the most modern take on lavender and vetiver. Ulta Beauty describes a citrus opening of bergamot and lavender absolute, a heart of vetiver oil responsibly sourced from Haiti and an amber base; the full notes list adds mandarin, cedar leaf, clary sage, violet leaf and musk. It was rated 4.4 from 656 Ulta reviews at our check. The problem is value: Ulta listed only the 1.0 oz bottle, at $63, which works out to about $63 per ounce, more than double ck one or Eternity. That keeps it at the bottom of our ranking despite a well-reviewed scent. It is a good small first bottle for men who like aromatic woody fragrances. We compared published notes, sizes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Who it is for

men who like lavender and vetiver scents

Price

$63 for a 1.0 oz spray at Ulta Beauty as of November 2026.

$63.00 or Size: 1.0 oz
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Fragrance family: Woody, scent type Woody Aromatic, per the Ulta Beauty listing
• Top notes of bergamot oil, mandarin oil and cedar leaf oil
• Lavender absolute, clary sage oil and violet leaf heart
• Vetiver oil responsibly sourced from Haiti, per the listing
• Amber and musk base

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $63 is the lowest price for a single bottle here
• Strength: Rated 4.4 from 656 Ulta reviews at our check
• Strength: Replenish & Save price of $59.85
• Weakness: Only a 1.0 oz bottle was listed, about $63 per ounce
• Weakness: Highest price per ounce on this list
• Weakness: Marked online only at Ulta

Key facts

• Price: $63 (1.0 oz)
• Concentration: Eau de toilette
• Family: Woody
• Key notes: Bergamot, lavender, vetiver, amber
• Ulta rating: 4.4 from 656 reviews

Where it ranks

Defy Eau de Toilette is No. 8 in our Best Calvin Klein Colognes verdict.