Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Spring in Paris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,104 ratings analysed

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #25,214 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Spring in Paris

Celine Dion

4.0993 votes

Rank #16,194 White FloralFruity

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spring in Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Calyx4/8

Spring in Paris4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxPrescriptives

Spring in ParisCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 33%

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

32%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerSpring in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpring in ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh 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

CassiaRed CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleySyringaJasmineOsmanthus

Base4-5 hrs

VanillaMusk

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

Summer64

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerSpring in ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,214

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,194

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerSpring in ParisHigher 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.…

Reviews →

Do not expect heavy drama here. Celine Dion Spring in Paris delivers a breezy wash of fresh white flowers and tart garden fruit. The first spray brings a sharp burst of mandarin orange and red currant before softening into clean lily-of-the-valley and syringa blossoms. Cassia adds green crispness. Nothing turns heavy …

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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 Spring in Paris?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; Spring in Paris is rated 4.09/5 from 93 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spring in Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Spring in Paris?

Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, Spring in Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Spring in Paris?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, Spring in Paris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and Spring in Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Cassia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Calyx or Spring in Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Calyx is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear; Spring in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calyx and Spring in Paris?

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. Spring in Paris has top notes of Cassia, Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Syringa, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla and Musk.