Prescriptives 1987 EDP

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Calyx

by Sophia Grojsman

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Prescriptives Calyx is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Sophia Grojsman. Calyx opens with Papaya, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Marigold, Neroli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Prescriptives's Calyx carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Confident
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Calyx Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an exhilarating burst of juicy grapefruit and passionfruit, instantly transporting you to a vibrant tropical paradise. The initial sharp citrus and green notes give way to a lush heart of melon and delicate white florals like lily of the valley and jasmine, intertwined with a distinct leafy greenness. The dry down retains a fresh, slightly musky quality with hints of cedar and oakmoss, keeping it grounded yet effervescent. It's a complex, ever-evolving scent that’s far from shy.

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