Calyx vs Liz Claiborne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Liz Claiborne takes 4 of 7 categories.
CalyxChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liz ClaiborneChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Calyx3/7
Liz Claiborne4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Calyx
- Community sentiment
- Calyx
- Longevity
- Liz Claiborne
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- Liz Claiborne
- Versatility
- Liz Claiborne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Liz Claiborne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalyxPrescriptivesLiz ClaiborneLiz ClaiborneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
1,011 votes
27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
623 votes
Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLiz Claiborne
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
tropical92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root
Base6-8 hrs
OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,887
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,907
PerfumerNicholas Calderone
Launched—
Reviews134
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrescriptives 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.…
Reviews →Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …
Reviews →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 Liz Claiborne?
Liz Claiborne takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calyx or Liz Claiborne?
They last about the same: Liz Claiborne 67/100, Calyx 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Calyx or Liz Claiborne?
Projection is very close: Calyx 61/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100 for sillage.
Do Calyx and Liz Claiborne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Marigold.
Is Calyx or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calyx and Liz Claiborne?
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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.
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