Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Versus Time for Action

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 877 ratings analysed

5 wins

Calyx

Clinique

3.80828 votes

Rank #31,755 TropicalFruity

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8%scent match

Clearly different

Versus Time for Action

Versace

3.6749 votes

Rank #31,559 CitrusMossy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 5 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.
Versus Time for Action
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calyx5/7

Versus Time for Action2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxClinique

Versus Time for ActionVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 828 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.67/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

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

24%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVersus Time for ActionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

tropical100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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

GrapefruitNeroli

Heart

Lemon VerbenaRose

Base

Lemon TreeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Rose and Oakmoss. 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall36

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Category winnerCalyxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,755

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVersus Time for ActionHigher 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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Versus Time for Action by Versace is a woody aromatic blend targeting those who seek a bright citrus opening. Grapefruit and green lemon verbena set a sharp, energizing mood, while oakmoss grounds the formula. It fits warm weather wear and casual, post-workout settings.

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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, Calyx or Versus Time for Action?

Calyx takes 5 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes; Versus Time for Action is rated 3.67/5 from 49 votes. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versus Time for Action for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Versus Time for Action?

They last about the same: Calyx 61/100, Versus Time for Action 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Versus Time for Action?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Versus Time for Action 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and Versus Time for Action smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Calyx or Versus Time for Action better for summer or winter?

For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Calyx is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear; Versus Time for Action suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calyx and Versus Time for Action?

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. Versus Time for Action has top notes of Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Rose, a base of Lemon Tree and Oakmoss.