Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Calyx

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 860 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aqua

Naseem

4.2832 votes

Rank #31,478 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,890 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Calyx
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua5/7

Calyx2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua
Community sentiment: Aqua
Longevity: Aqua
Sillage & projection: Calyx
Value for money: Aqua
Versatility: Calyx
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaNaseem

CalyxClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerAquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

33%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

828 votes

Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

white floral61%

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineOrris RootVetiver

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day100

Night16

Category winnerCalyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,890

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Naseem is a bright woody aquatic built around citrus, ginger, and a smooth musky ambergris base. It opens sharp and sparkling, then settles into a cleaner, slightly powdery mix of vetiver, orris, and soft woods. It reads comfortably unisex, with a mildly masculine tilt in the voting. If you like fresh scents w…

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Calyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …

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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, Aqua or Calyx?

Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Calyx?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 67/100, Calyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Calyx?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Aqua 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Calyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver.

Is Aqua or Calyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Calyx?

Aqua has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Sandalwood.