CONNOISSEURS LIKE ME WILL REMEMBER 'CALYX' WHICH WAS RELEASED IN 1986 WHEN I WAS A CHILD BUT A SOPHISTICATED ONE AT THAT. IT THEN DISAPPEARED BUT HAS NOW RESURFACED TO THE ASTONISHMENT AND JOY OF PERFUME LOVERS!
Calyx is now on sale again and arrived in Malaysia at the end of November 2013. It sold so well that I did not mention its re-arrival as Clinique ran out of stock! Now they have new supplies so I can trumpet about it again!
Calyx sells for RM 195 for 50 ml and RM 270 for 100 ml at all Clinique counters.
CALYX
A
Wildly Exhilarating Fragrance.
Rediscovered
by Clinique.
Clinique has rediscovered Calyx, adding to
the brand’s vibrant portfolio of fragrances, each with a distinct point of view.
Calyx was introduced in 1986 as a fresh, modern fragrance, and today is still
instantly recognizable. Created for the
woman who seeks a signature scent that boldly sets her apart, yet is still
clean and fresh, Calyx is an exhilarating fragrance that is even better
experienced than explained. It is an
energizing mood lifter that captures the senses with a rush of citrus and a
floral heart.
A unique
innovation
Since inception, Calyx has not been a typical
fragrance. The tart, grapefruit top notes surprise people. It’s seductive, yet
fruity and distinct from the very first note. The aroma stays just as bold from
its top notes down to its base. As one of the very first fragrances to feature
a signature, modern citrus accord, Calyx was a fragrance breakthrough that
paved the way for the fruity floral category. Awarded a five-star rating from numerous
fragrance authorities including Luca Turin and Tania Sachez, co-authors of Perfumes: The A-Z Guide, Calyx has stood
the test of time. In fact, according to a former NY Times perfume critic
Chandler Burr, Calyx remains “one of those rare fragrances [a woman] can wear
[her] whole life.”
The name
A calyx is the protective covering of a
flower bud - the green leaves that wrap tightly around the petals before they
blossom. Calyx is captivating and infers a deep connection to a lush and
invigorating botanical world. The scent is beyond a boutique of petals or a
flower in bloom. It represents the entire plant – its roots in the earth, the
woodsy stem, the green of the leaves, the heady aroma of the flower and
ultimately the fruit it produces.
The “nose”
Legendary perfumer, Sophia Grojsman began developing
Calyx after traveling to the Mediterranean to visit family. She couldn’t help notice an intoxicating
flowery and fruity aroma that filled the home, stemming from two trees outside
the windows: a grapefruit tree and an orange tree. The combined scents were
unique and memorable.
During the infancy of Calyx’s creation,
Sophia experimented with a blend of grapefruit and orange flower, and working
with a chemist in the IFF lab, she was able to balance the sweetness with the
incredible tartness. The final fragrance was a recreation of the experience
Sophia had during her visit to the Mediterranean. It signifies nature,
combining greens and florals, and represents all things that are stimulating,
lush and effervescent.
The juice
Calyx is built out of a bold, simple
structure. From top to bottom, it maintains its perfect balance between clean
crispness and rosy sweetness. Two key notes bring the fragrance to life:
·
Crisp grapefruit gives it that exhilarating
signature and imparts a succulent, juicy and lively feel.
·
Green leaf emanates a wet, dewy, refreshing
impression with memorable sophistication.
Top notes: mango, passion fruit, papaya, mandarin, grapefruit, guava, green leaf
Bottom notes: oakmoss, orris, sandalwood, vetiver
Calyx is incredibly fresh and modern, and
helped inspired the next generation of fruity, clean florals. It’s a classic
ready to be rediscovered.
The
details
Calyx has been available since November
2013 at Clinique counters.
Priced at RM 195 for 50ml and RM 270 for 100ml
Allergy
Tested.
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