Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Indomptee

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 921 ratings analysed

4 wins

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,995 TropicalFruity

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57%scent match

Closely related

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #20,996 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calyx
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calyx4/7

Indomptee3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxClinique

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

Category winnerCalyxRating 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

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value83

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, tropical 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

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesGuava, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,995

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,996

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIndompteeHigher 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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Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

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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 Indomptee?

Calyx takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes; Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Indomptee?

They last about the same: Calyx 61/100, Indomptee 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Indomptee?

Projection is very close: Calyx 59/100, Indomptee 57/100 for sillage.

Do Calyx and Indomptee smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Guava, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Calyx or Indomptee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calyx and Indomptee?

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. Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.