Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Skin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2002 Year 1987
££ Price Tier ££
Calyx Eau de Parfum bottle Calyx

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Skin Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is a true crowd-pleaser, perpetually missed by its devotees who hail it as a unique, versatile, 'second skin' scent that garners endless compliments. A few find it too green or 'aftershave-y', but for most, it's liquid gold.
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Our Verdict - Calyx Eau de Parfum
Calyx is pure 80s fruity-green exuberance in a bottle, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'tropical garden after a rainstorm'. It's bold, unapologetic, and divisive, but those who love it, really love it. If you're after something unique and impactful, beware of over-spraying.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 25% 22%
Fruity 10% 19%
Green 11% 14%
Sweet 14% 16%
Warm 3% 1%
Woody 20% 17%
Earthy 14% 11%
Animalic 8% 6%
Fresh 19% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Skin EdP
Calyx EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 8%
Rose 22% vs 8%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 20%
Cedar 27% vs 19%
Oakmoss 23% vs 24%
Only in Skin Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 21%
Only in Calyx Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 19% Sandalwood 17%

Accords

Skin Eau de Parfum Calyx Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
71%
77%
Fruity
100%
94%
Woody
Tropical
80%
60%
Fresh
72%
54%
Sweet
72%
Aromatic
70%
69%
Ozonic
68%
Musky
66%
Green
62%
62%
Aquatic
Floral
58%
57%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
71%
Fruity shared
77%
100%
94%
80%
Fresh shared
60%
72%
Sweet shared
54%
72%
70%
69%
68%
Green shared
66%
62%
62%
58%
57%

Performance

Skin Eau de Parfum Calyx Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Skin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and citrusy profile makes it highly appropriate for office and casual wear, despite some mentions of good projection. The 'second skin' quality and sensual drydown also lend it well to date nights, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal settings.

Calyx Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent sillage, as described by reviewers, makes it less suitable for office environments. However, its fresh and energetic character is perfect for casual outings and sport activities, while the unique tropical fruit appeal could work well for a memorable date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Fresh, Sweet accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Skin Eau de Parfum
Calyx Eau de Parfum
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