Calyx
Clinique · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 1986
≈ $98 · 100ml · approx. retail
Sophia Grojsman's landmark green-fruity floral: guava, passionfruit and grapefruit crashing into muguet, freesia and marigold over a mossy cedar-vetiver base. Originally a Prescriptives release, it moved under Clinique in 2013 when that brand was retired.
The scent
Top notes
The opening · first 15 minutes
Heart notes
The core · the next few hours
Best for
Perfumer
Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
Aire
Loewe · Floral
Shares Marigold, Bergamot, Neroli
Escape
Calvin Klein · Floral
Shares Melon, Marigold, Apricot
Eau De Givenchy Mini
Givenchy · Floral
Shares Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mint
Fleur d'Interdit
Givenchy · Floral
Shares Melon, Peach, Freesia
Halston
Halston · Floral
Shares Mint, Peach, Melon
So Pretty de Cartier
Cartier · Floral
Shares Peach, Neroli, Bergamot