Fragrance comparison

Calypso vs You Are Gorgeous

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Calypso

Extract

4.333 votes

Rank #57,116 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

You Are Gorgeous

Chris Adams

—0 votes

Rank #74,838 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calypso takes 3 of 3 categories.

Calypso
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
You Are Gorgeous
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Calypso3/3

You Are Gorgeous0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalypsoExtract

You Are GorgeousChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCalypso

SillageCalypso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange Blossom

Heart

LilyRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotJasmineRoseGreen NotesWhite PeachBlack CurrantCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

SageCardamomCashmeranYlang-YlangCedarWhite CarnationLilyOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberOakmossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose. Durations are only published for You Are Gorgeous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalypsoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…

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Chris Adams You Are Gorgeous opens with a lively splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and sweet white peach. A sharp flash of alcohol lifts immediately, giving way to an invigorating citrus burst within three minutes. Soon, spicy cloves and crushed herbal sage temper the fruity start. The heart unfolds with delicate rose p…

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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 lasts longer, Calypso or You Are Gorgeous?

Calypso lasts longest (Calypso 60/100, You Are Gorgeous 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calypso or You Are Gorgeous?

Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, You Are Gorgeous 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calypso and You Are Gorgeous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose.

Is Calypso or You Are Gorgeous better for summer or winter?

Calypso suits day or night wear; You Are Gorgeous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calypso and You Are Gorgeous?

Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. You Are Gorgeous has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cashmeran and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber.