Prescriptives Calyx: released in 1987, fruity, tropical and fresh, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Prescriptives Calyx dupe we found is Banana Republic Wildbloom — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Prescriptives Calyx dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Prescriptives Calyx | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roccobarocco Tre | 82% | about $20 (−78%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Banana Republic Wildbloom | 78% | about $25 (−72%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Luzane | 73% | about $15 (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Donna Karan DKNY Be Desired | 72% | about $50 (−44%) | 4h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Parfums de Coeur Malibu Musk | 68% | about $10 (−89%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
Shares a similar vibrant, fruity-floral character that feels reminiscent of the lush, sun-drenched atmosphere found in Prescriptives Calyx.
It shares its fruity, citrus and fresh accords with Prescriptives Calyx, opens on Guava and Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 586 community ratings.
Provides a punchy, green-fruity experience that leans into the same aromatic territory as Prescriptives Calyx with impressive intensity.
It shares its citrus, fresh and aromatic accords with Prescriptives Calyx, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 158 community ratings.
Features a lush, green-floral composition that feels like a modern relative to the tropical fruit and lily-of-the-valley notes in Prescriptives Calyx.
It shares its citrus, fruity and white floral accords with Prescriptives Calyx, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 254 community ratings.
Offers a bright, fruit-forward profile that captures the tropical and green essence of Prescriptives Calyx at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its fruity, fresh and sweet accords with Prescriptives Calyx, opens on Passionfruit and Peach too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 252 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A budget-friendly option that evokes the fresh, clean, and slightly tropical vibe associated with the classic Prescriptives Calyx.
It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Prescriptives Calyx, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 158 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Parfums de Coeur Malibu Musk, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Prescriptives Calyx.
Parfums de Coeur Malibu Musk, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Prescriptives Calyx.
Roccobarocco Tre, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Roccobarocco Tre saves you about $100 a year against Prescriptives Calyx. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Parfums de Coeur Malibu Musk comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Prescriptives Calyx notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.