Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs SpongeBob for Girls

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

4 wins

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #24,940 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

SpongeBob for Girls

SpongeBob Squarepants

3.0770 votes

Rank #34,627 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SpongeBob for Girls
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calyx4/7

SpongeBob for Girls3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxPrescriptives

SpongeBob for GirlsSpongeBob Squarepants

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

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

44%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySpongeBob for Girls

SillageSpongeBob for Girls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCalyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

marine70%

floral60%

aquatic50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Sea NotesFreesiaMelonJasmineRosemary

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Melon and Freesia. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring84

Summer100

Fall75

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Category winnerSpongeBob for GirlsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

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

Men55

Unisex13

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,940

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,627

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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SpongeBob for Girls is a cheerful, splashy citrus fragrance built for casual summer days and lighthearted daytime wear. The opening kicks off with a bright blend of mandarin orange, tart lemon, and juicy grapefruit that smells like peeled citrus fruit on a sunny morning. As the sharp opening settles, crisp sea notes a…

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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 SpongeBob for Girls?

Calyx takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; SpongeBob for Girls is rated 3.07/5 from 70 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SpongeBob for Girls for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or SpongeBob for Girls?

SpongeBob for Girls lasts longest (SpongeBob for Girls 74/100, Calyx 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or SpongeBob for Girls?

SpongeBob for Girls projects furthest (SpongeBob for Girls 76/100, Calyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and SpongeBob for Girls smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Melon and Freesia.

Is Calyx or SpongeBob for Girls better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calyx and SpongeBob for Girls?

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. SpongeBob for Girls has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Freesia, Melon and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.