Fragrance comparison

Rubj Eau de Parfum vs Calyx

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,184 ratings analysed

Rubj Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.95173 votes

Rank #27,829 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Calyx

Prescriptives

3.991,011 votes

Rank #25,402 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Rubj Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calyx
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rubj Eau de Parfum4/8

Calyx4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rubj Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

CalyxPrescriptives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

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

50%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubj Eau de Parfum

SillageRubj Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCalyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBasil

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 15%

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#27,829

PerfumerVero Kern

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,402

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalyxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum presents an unapologetic collision between lush garden florals and tangy tropical fruit. Spray it on your wrist. The first few minutes deliver a bright rush of neroli and mandarin orange, quickly cut through by the sharp, electric sourness of ripe passionfruit. Do not expect a simple sh…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rubj Eau de Parfum or Calyx?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Rubj Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 173 votes; Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Rubj Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubj Eau de Parfum or Calyx?

Rubj Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Rubj Eau de Parfum 71/100, Calyx 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubj Eau de Parfum or Calyx?

Rubj Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Rubj Eau de Parfum 64/100, Calyx 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubj Eau de Parfum and Calyx smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Rubj Eau de Parfum or Calyx better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rubj Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubj Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Rubj Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubj Eau de Parfum and Calyx?

Rubj Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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.