Fragrance comparison

Calyx vs Tycoon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,016 ratings analysed

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityTropical

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Tycoon

Marbert

4.005 votes

Rank #57,204 Fresh SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tycoon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Calyx2/5

Tycoon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalyxPrescriptives

TycoonMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageTycoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTycoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and citrus

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

ApricotMirabelleWhite PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesGreen Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumNeroliHoneysuckleSageCyclamenNutmegYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisMossMuskLeather

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 30%Party 26%Work 24%Casual 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,204

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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Marbert Tycoon is an unconventional late-nineties fruity perfume that fuses juicy stone fruit with a classic masculine barbershop backbone. The opening makes an immediate impression with a burst of ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and tart mandarin, sharpened by a distinct kick of white pepper and salty sea spray. As the…

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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 Tycoon?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; Tycoon is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tycoon for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calyx or Tycoon?

Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, Tycoon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calyx or Tycoon?

Tycoon projects furthest (Tycoon 75/100, Calyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calyx and Tycoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apricot, Neroli and Cyclamen.

Is Calyx or Tycoon better for summer or winter?

Calyx suits daytime wear; Tycoon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calyx and Tycoon?

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. Tycoon has top notes of Apricot, Mirabelle, White Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Neroli, Honeysuckle and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Moss.