Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs La Piel Cristais do Himalaia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,024 ratings analysed

5 wins

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #25,009 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

La Piel Cristais do Himalaia

Eudora

3.0813 votes

Rank #61,350 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 5 of 6 categories.

Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Piel Cristais do Himalaia
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Calyx5/6

La Piel Cristais do Himalaia1/6

Ratings & consensus: Calyx
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Calyx
Sillage & projection: Calyx
Value for money: La Piel Cristais do Himalaia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Calyx
Fragranxe ranking: Calyx

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxPrescriptives

La Piel Cristais do HimalaiaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

Category winnerCalyxRating 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

23%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLa Piel Cristais do HimalaiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity, citrus and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Peach BlossomMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

LilyHazel BloosomDahlia

Base4-6+ hrs

MuskCacaoApricotCustard

Category winnerCalyxLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,009

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,350

PerfumerNot listed

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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Eudora La Piel Cristais do Himalaia is a comforting floral gourmand that balances crisp fruit with creamy dessert undertones. The spray starts with a bright pop of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and delicate peach blossom. It feels refreshing without turning sharp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to …

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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 La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Calyx takes 5 of 6 categories. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; La Piel Cristais do Himalaia is rated 3.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Piel Cristais do Himalaia for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, La Piel Cristais do Himalaia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, La Piel Cristais do Himalaia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and La Piel Cristais do Himalaia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apricot, Lily and Musk.

Is Calyx or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia better for summer or winter?

Calyx suits daytime wear; La Piel Cristais do Himalaia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calyx and La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

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. La Piel Cristais do Himalaia has top notes of Peach Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily, Hazel Bloosom and Dahlia, a base of Musk, Cacao, Apricot and Custard.