Calyx
CliniqueEDT2013
Side by side
Calyx vs. DKNY Be Desired
Is Calyx better than DKNY Be Desired?
Calyx rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
GrapefruitRose
fruitygreenwhite floralsweetcitrusaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Calyx and DKNY Be Desired?
| Calyx | DKNY Be Desired | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | — |
| Launched | 2013 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Sophia Grojsman | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Calyx and DKNY Be Desired smell?
Calyx
Tropical
Fruity
Green
White Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Citrus
Floral
DKNY Be Desired
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Aromatic
Ozonic
White Floral
Green
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Calyx and DKNY Be Desired share?
Top
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeGuavaMangoPassion FruitPapayaGreen Notes
Violet LeafGrapefruitOrangeBlackcurrant
Heart
Lily of the ValleyFreesiaJasmineRoseMarigoldNeroli
RoseAsian JasmineCassia
Base
OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood
AmberwoodCashmeranCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyFreesiaOrris RootJasmineRosePassion FruitMarigold
RoseAsian Jasmine
Citric Notes
GrapefruitNeroli
GrapefruitOrange
Fruity Notes
GuavaMangoPapaya
Blackcurrant
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Calyx and DKNY Be Desired work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Calyx or DKNY Be Desired?
| Calyx | DKNY Be Desired | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Calyx and DKNY Be Desired?
Tropical fruit that refuses to be obvious about it. Where most fruity florals lean syrupy, Calyx stays sharp, the greens and vetiver keep it honest. The kind of fragrance that gets asked about.Calyx
If you think 'fresh' means forgettable, this changes the conversation. The grapefruit and blackcurrant have real tartness, the florals never turn powdery, and the cashmere-cedar base means business.DKNY Be Desired
The hunt
Where to buy Calyx and DKNY Be Desired
| Calyx | DKNY Be Desired | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $31.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | $45.95fragranceshop | — |
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