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Prescriptives

Calyx

1987
Perfumer(s)
USER RATINGS 1,018
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378
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437
Ok
16
Dislike
184
Hate
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3.99 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.99 / 5 from 1,018 votes Reviews (16)
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21

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Intimate
27
Moderate
118
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62
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34

When To Wear

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Reviews

  1. S
    Silas Santos Ok April 17, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Calyx has really grown on me. The base rests on Oakmoss and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.

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    Daniel Santos Dislike May 7, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Calyx has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Lily-of-the-Valley and Melon feel carefully balanced. Right away I get mostly Passionfruit alongside Guava, fresh and very easy to wear. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. I can see its quality, but it simply is not my style.

  3. S
    Silas Fontaine Dislike May 20, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Calyx has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Lily-of-the-Valley and Melon feel carefully balanced. As it settles, Oakmoss and Musk come through and give it real depth. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. The composition is well made but not for me.

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    Leon Herrera Ok May 28, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Calyx has really grown on me. Give it a little time and Lily-of-the-Valley with Melon comes forward β€” smooth and well done. The very first sniff is crisp Passionfruit with Guava peeking through, very much my kind of start. In cooler weather it sits closer to the skin, which I actually prefer here. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.

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    Ruben Bianchi Like June 6, 2026

    Prescriptives knows how to compose, and Calyx (1987) is proof. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. Give it a little time and Lily-of-the-Valley with Melon comes forward β€” smooth and well done. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.

  6. R
    Remy Weber Ok June 12, 2026

    Picked up a sample of Calyx after reading the community buzz (1987). The heart is the best part for me: Lily-of-the-Valley and Melon feel carefully balanced. The very first sniff is crisp Passionfruit with Guava peeking through, very much my kind of start. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. Worth sampling before committing to a bottle.

  7. C
    Caspian Hansen Like June 26, 2026

    Prescriptives knows how to compose, and Calyx (1987) is proof. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Lily-of-the-Valley with Melon, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Lily-of-the-Valley and Melon feel carefully balanced. The trail is there if someone steps close, not across the room. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.

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    Iris Fontaine Ok July 1, 2026

    My first Prescriptives experience was this one, Calyx (1987). The base rests on Oakmoss and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. Two sprays are enough β€” it carries well without shouting. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.

  9. C
    Camille Dupont Like July 10, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of Calyx (1987) and I wasn’t prepared for it. Right away I get mostly Passionfruit alongside Guava, fresh and very easy to wear. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. Well done β€” recommended if the notes appeal to you.

  10. Y
    Yuki Khan Love July 13, 2026

    For a 1987 release, Calyx deserves more attention than it gets. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Musk and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. Right away I get mostly Passionfruit alongside Guava, fresh and very easy to wear. The drydown lingers pleasantly, and I do not need to reapply at lunch. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.

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    Naomi Khan Like July 18, 2026

    For a 1987 release, Calyx deserves more attention than it gets. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. The base rests on Oakmoss and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.

  12. B
    Beau Romano Love July 27, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Calyx has really grown on me. As it settles, Oakmoss and Musk come through and give it real depth. The very first sniff is crisp Passionfruit with Guava peeking through, very much my kind of start. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.

  13. R
    Remy Quinn Like August 3, 2026

    For a 1987 release, Calyx deserves more attention than it gets. The base rests on Oakmoss and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. As it settles, Oakmoss and Musk come through and give it real depth. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.

  14. A
    Amara Hansen Like 3 weeks ago

    Picked up a sample of Calyx after reading the community buzz (1987). That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. The opening is built around Passionfruit and Guava β€” bright and immediately recognizable. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.

  15. C
    Caspian Okafor Love 2 weeks ago

    A decant of Calyx sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. The first minutes are all about Passionfruit with a hint of Guava β€” it grabs attention without being pushy. That first spray gives a lovely Passionfruit/Guava impression that dries down smoothly. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. This one gets my highest praise β€” beautiful from start to finish.

  16. S
    Sara Oliveira Ok 2 weeks ago

    I have owned Calyx for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Lily-of-the-Valley with Melon, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Lily-of-the-Valley with Melon comes forward β€” smooth and well done. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. Pleasant, though I would not call it essential.

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