Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs CK All

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,864 ratings analysed

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #27,186 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

CK All

Calvin Klein

4.001,853 votes

Rank #30,421 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CK All
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calyx4/8

CK All4/8

Ratings & consensus: CK All
Community sentiment: CK All
Longevity: Calyx
Sillage & projection: Calyx
Value for money: CK All
Versatility: CK All
Note pyramid (duration): Calyx
Fragranxe ranking: Calyx

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxPrescriptives

CK AllCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1,853 votes

Have 56%Had 24%Want 20%

Category winnerCK AllRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,011 votes

30%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,853 votes

Category winnerCK AllMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCK AllBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

green60%

fruity50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRhubarbFreesiaLily

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmberVetiver

Category winnerCalyxLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night18

Spring81

Summer100

Fall27

Winter15

Day100

Night20

Category winnerCK AllMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men16

Unisex70

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,186

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,421

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Harry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prescriptives Calyx is a juicy, tart explosion of green fruit and wet moss. Sophia Grojsman created this in 1987, and it still feels remarkably modern. You get an instant spray of tart grapefruit, juicy guava, and green mango that smells like slicing fresh tropical fruit on a damp cutting board. It skips sticky sugar.…

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CK All by Calvin Klein presents a vibrant citrus and white floral profile built for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of frozen bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp grapefruit blossom that immediately brings an energetic, clean sensation. As the initial sharpness settles, a gentle…

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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 CK All?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; CK All is rated 4.00/5 from 1,853 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CK All for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or CK All?

Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, CK All 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or CK All?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, CK All 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and CK All smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Lily and Musk.

Is Calyx or CK All better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calyx and CK All?

Calyx has top notes of Passionfruit, Guava, Mango and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Melon, Marigold and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. CK All has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Rhubarb, Freesia and Lily, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.