Fragrance comparison

Natsumeku vs Calyx

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,085 ratings analysed

Natsumeku

Prissana

3.9274 votes

Rank #17,817 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #27,034 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calyx takes 6 of 8 categories.

Natsumeku
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsumeku2/8

Calyx6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsumekuPrissana

CalyxPrescriptives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

37%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalyx

SillageCalyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCalyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

green44%

mossy30%

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerCalyxLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall38

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNatsumekuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women12

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,817

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#27,034

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNatsumekuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Natsumeku or Calyx?

Calyx takes 6 of 8 categories. Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes; Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Natsumeku or Calyx?

They last about the same: Calyx 65/100, Natsumeku 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Natsumeku or Calyx?

Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsumeku and Calyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Oakmoss and Bergamot.

Is Natsumeku or Calyx better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Natsumeku and Calyx?

Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor. 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.