53 community ratings

Calycanthus

Name: Calycanthus
Brand: Acca Kappa

2003WomenModern

7.1/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

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Acca Kappa Calycanthus is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 46 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Plant juice

Neroli Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine

Calycanthus

Peony Cyclamen

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Orange blossom honey

Musk Peach

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy

What does Calycanthus smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither projects far nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Voters read it as feminine and modern, and it sits more in daytime than in evening or night-out wear.

It opens with plant juice, neroli and bergamot, a green, citrusy and bright start. In the heart, jasmine, peony, cyclamen and calycanthus form a floral core. In the base, orange blossom honey, musk and peach soften it and give a fruity sweetness. Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Memo Paris Inlé have a close profile.