Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,352 ratings analysed

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,995 TropicalFruity

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,423 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calyx
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Calyx2/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxClinique

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

828 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley and Marigold. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCalyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,995

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,423

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Calyx or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Byblos?

They last about the same: Calyx 61/100, Byblos 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Byblos?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley and Marigold.

Is Calyx or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calyx and Byblos?

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. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.