Fragrance comparison

Italian Citrus vs Calyx

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 1,033 ratings analysed

3 wins

Italian Citrus

Panah London

4.2322 votes

Rank #30,530 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #24,814 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Italian Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Italian Citrus3/4

Calyx1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italian CitrusPanah London

CalyxPrescriptives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 16%Want 61%

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerItalian CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

37%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityItalian Citrus

SillageItalian Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

musky65%

woody48%

powdery30%

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sicilian LemonMango

Heart

GrapefruitVetiverTuscan Iris

Base

White MuskSandalwoodAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,814

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sicilian Lemon and ripe Mango hit first in Panah London Italian Citrus, creating a bright tropical burst that fizzes on skin. The opening feels sunny and sharp, quickly softening as bitter Grapefruit and earthy Vetiver enter the middle stage. Dry Tuscan Iris adds a subtle chalky texture before White Musk and Sandalwoo…

Reviews →

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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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, Italian Citrus or Calyx?

Italian Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories. Italian Citrus is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Italian Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Italian Citrus or Calyx?

Italian Citrus lasts longest (Italian Citrus 76/100, Calyx 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Citrus or Calyx?

Italian Citrus projects furthest (Italian Citrus 69/100, Calyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Italian Citrus and Calyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mango, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Italian Citrus or Calyx better for summer or winter?

Italian Citrus suits daytime wear; Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Citrus and Calyx?

Italian Citrus has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Mango, heart notes of Grapefruit, Vetiver and Tuscan Iris, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Ambergris. 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.