Released in 1998, Contradiction is a men’s Oriental woody cologne with aromatic, citrus, woody, fresh spicy, and green main accords. Created by perfumers Carlos Benaim and Pierre Wargnye of International Flavors and Fragrances, this scent, with moderate longevity and sillage, wears best on spring days. It has top notes of lime, lavender, lemon, clary sage, and mandarin orange. The middle notes are cardamom, pepper, coriander, and nutmeg while the base notes are vetiver, musk, sandalwood, and ebony wood.