Capri vs Calyx
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Calyx takes 7 of 8 categories.
CapriChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CalyxChoose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Capri1/8
Calyx7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Calyx
- Community sentiment
- Calyx
- Longevity
- Calyx
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- Calyx
- Versatility
- Calyx
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Calyx
- Fragranxe ranking
- Capri
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CapriSkylarCalyxCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 62%Had 16%Want 21%
3.80/ 5 · 828 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
39%Like
24%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
271 votes
33%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
828 votes
Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalyx
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalyxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
white floral65%
aromatic48%
fresh30%
tropical100%
fruity92%
green84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
GrapefruitBlood OrangeBergamotNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyMuskRoseVetiverTeakwood Essence
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood
Category winnerCalyxLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter5
Day100
Night12
Spring95
Summer100
Fall21
Winter10
Day100
Night16
Category winnerCalyxMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,258
PerfumerSarah Horowitz
Launched—
Reviews65
Overall rank#31,791
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCapriHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSkylar Capri opens with a zesty splash of tart pink grapefruit, sweet blood orange, and sunny bergamot that feels like an icy citrus spritzer on a hot day. As the initial sparkle mellows on warm skin, gentle notes of neroli, green lily of the valley, and dewy rose petals balance the tangy fruit with a clean floral tou…
Reviews →Calyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …
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, Capri or Calyx?
Calyx takes 7 of 8 categories. Capri is rated 3.54/5 from 271 votes; Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes. Choose Capri for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Capri or Calyx?
Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 61/100, Capri 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Capri or Calyx?
Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Capri 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Capri and Calyx smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Capri or Calyx better for summer or winter?
For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Calyx is the stronger pick. Capri suits daytime wear; Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Capri and Calyx?
Capri features Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley. Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Sandalwood.
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