Eternity by Calvin Klein
Women 1988
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Description
Eternity by Calvin Klein is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1988, the nose behind this creation is Sophia Grojsman. The top notes unfold a fresh, green bouquet featuring freesia, sage, citrus, and tangerine; the heart reveals an intense floral explosion of carnation, lily of the valley, daffodil, calendula, violet, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes land on…
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 15%
- Spring 37%
- Summer 26%
- Autumn 22%
- Day 74%
- Night 26%
Key notes
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Top
green notes
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Heart
carnation
- Base musk
Community
9,007 votes
- Positive 66%
- Negative 27%
- Neutral 6.9%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
19,231 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
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Season
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7,123 votes
Time of day
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4,032 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Eternity
Eternity by Calvin Klein is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1988, the nose behind this creation is Sophia Grojsman. The top notes unfold a fresh, green bouquet featuring freesia, sage, citrus, and tangerine; the heart reveals an intense floral explosion of carnation, lily of the valley, daffodil, calendula, violet, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes land on a warm, woody foundation of musk, heliotrope, sandalwood, amber, and patchouli.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
3,102 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
3,265 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
1,851 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
1,610 votes
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Community reviews
40 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
It smells strong and unisex, even more masculine; I think it suits a man better than me. For me, the carnation note dominates, which doesn’t suit me well, although I know others love it. Very timeless, but personally I prefer other things.
A classic floral that shines with its flowers, musk, and a citrus touch. Performance, sillage, and longevity are impeccable. In the heat, it keeps me fresh even though it’s potent. I love it and will always come back for it.
I thought I’d love it because it’s a 90s classic like CK One. What a surprise: it literally smells like cloves, that dentist smell, which isn’t in the official notes but on my skin it overpowers everything. I don’t smell jasmine, neroli, or carnation. Whoever compared it to Perry Ellis 360 was wrong, because there you do find carnation and other notes. With Eternity, it’s like putting on pure clove essential oil. In contrast, in L’Air du Temps the clove blends with the rest. For this reason, I see it as more masculine and it doesn’t attract me. I’m going to sell my bottle.
Lots of carnation. It was a hit in Argentina in the 80s, very persistent with great sillage. A classmate used it and only received compliments, but I didn’t like it much; I preferred Givenchy Amarige. Today, in 2025, I tried it again and it was the same: I only smell carnations. They seem to persist on my skin, which isn’t great for fixing perfumes, but it’s noticeable from a distance.
This was the scent of the boy I fell in love with at sixteen; I thought it was Eternity for Men, but it was hers. It looks so good on a guy, it throws you off. I never got rid of that memory and it became my favorite perfume. Now I’m looking for other olfactory loves, but I always keep it. When I need to feel good, I use it and it brings me peace.
The quintessential aroma of the 90s, something that never goes out of style. It smells fresh, like just out of the shower. I had it and didn’t pay much attention, so I passed it to my mother-in-law to enjoy. It works for all ages. Good sillage, longevity, and very affordable price.
One of my favorites, a classic that reminds me of my mother. That scent was unmistakable at home before going to work: fresh, clean, and with bright notes. For me, it doesn’t smell like the dentist at all, but rather green notes. Yes, it’s citrusy, but it doesn’t smell like the dentist; I think someone said that at some point and then everyone repeated it. It smells very fresh, clean, and timeless.
Totally reformulated, what a pity it’s not the 80s Eternity anymore, where the longevity and projection were lasting.
I always felt it was like spicy powder from some makeup, I don’t know which note it is but it causes me a lot of itching. I always imagined it on an older woman. The truth is I don’t like it at all, although it stuck in my memory: whenever I smell it I identify it instantly and remember the job 25 years ago where I used to hear it.
My aunt used Eternity, I’ll always remember it. It’s smelling it and remembering my dear aunt.
I love clean, soapy perfumes. I read the reviews before buying and thought it would smell like a dentist’s office… and it does, but then the clove and lily mix comes through. Depending on my nose’s mood, sometimes it’s the summer lady vibe, other times a bouquet of flowers, and sometimes just dentist. The longevity on skin and clothes is insane, and the sillage lasts forever.
To me, it smells like Tic Tacs and a dentist’s office… The floral notes are there in the base, but throughout the entire wear, I’m stuck with that clinic scent 🙁 It’s not a bad perfume, in fact, despite smelling like a dentist’s office, it smells good… I just don’t know if I’d be brave enough to wear it.
I absolutely love this. I started using it in high school, and it became my signature scent for years. What I adore most is that it smells like Tic Tacs to me—those little mint or peppermint candies. Plus, the longevity and projection are insane for me.
One of the few perfumes I truly can’t stand. I wanted to like it, but the moment I tested it on my skin, all I could think of was a dentist’s office. I have no idea which ingredient caused it, maybe the clove. The longevity is great for the price; on my skin, it lasted at least 8-10 hours.
This is an 80s classic that teaches us that even with many notes, you can create beautiful, well-executed scents that take years to imitate and remain timeless. Eternity is exactly that: eternal on skin, in the trail, on clothes, and in people’s hearts. Another proof that an affordable perfume can smell amazing, have great personality, and feel natural, not synthetic. It’s a scent perfect as a signature, commanding presence and elegance in the office for the woman who wears it. A true marvel from Calvin Klein, one that’s sorely missed in their current lineup. Its dupe from Yanbal, Temptation, is 99.9% identical to Eternity.
Eternity is a very familiar scent. It smells more like a 1990s bathroom vanity than an 80s one, kind of like antibacterial soap or shampoo. It’s fresh but versatile; I see it as ideal for any season. It has something that makes it feel cold, which aligns with comments comparing it to a dentist’s office. For some reason, it reminds me of Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct.
Well, I just received this perfume, which I’ve known for years. I have to say, it’s for advanced noses; it has nothing to do with today’s perfumery, yet it still transcends and remains eternal. It’s green floral, dry. Very green and very dry. If you’re looking for sweetness, you won’t find it in this perfume, not at the start, middle, or end. It’s extremely unisex; I could wear it on my husband, and I use it myself too. I read a comment below that was spot on: at first, it smells like a DENTIST, then it fades, and its flowers come into full splendor, but like freshly cut flowers left on a damp earth floor with wet grass. I don’t detect any musk, amber, or much of a base at all. I bought it in winter, so we’ll see how it performs in hotter weather.
I’ve received quite a few compliments on this perfume, and no matter how many chances I give it, I still don’t like it. Watch out! It’s not ugly; it’s very rich, soft, a clean scent if you will. I think my problem is that I don’t feel identified with it and it just doesn’t quite match me. The longevity is good, as is the performance.
I’ve heard it mentioned for decades. I discovered it recently and was enchanted. It’s floral herbal, barely sweet, with good longevity.
A classic. I’d forgotten about it, overlooked it so many times; it’s one of those perfumes you take for granted. Amidst the new releases, the brands, the snobbery, and whatever else, sometimes we forget to turn our steps back to the safe bet: good, beautiful, and cheap perfumes—the 3 Bs. From CK, I always return to or think of CK One; I love it, perfect for spring-summer with scorching heat, for daily wear, on a no-pretensions day, or just another day at work. But recently, a perfumer gave me a sample of Eternity, and I had no choice but to acknowledge its eternity: what was good then, is, and will remain, a good perfume with many flowers, balanced, and very easy to use. It’s a chameleon.
I tried it and wow, it smells great. At first, it reminds me of Perry Ellis 360, but then it turns into pure clean and fresh. It’s a masterpiece of perfumery, timeless, and adapts to everyone’s pH. Potent, lasts all day, and leaves a trail. It never goes out of style; it’s pure art.
Incredible perfume. The blend of notes is so complex that it makes it super versatile and eternal. On my skin, the evolution is spectacular: it starts green-floral with a subtle citrus touch, then explodes into intense flowers like carnation and violets, and finishes with a refined musky base. The longevity is brutal, lasting more than 8 hours with an enormous sillage. I never tried it before due to prejudice, thinking it would be old-fashioned or that so many notes wouldn’t work, but I loved it. Nowadays it’s less common, so people ask me what I’m wearing because it smells different and they love it. They say I’m walking leaving a beautiful trail. Happy to have found my Eternity, I love it.
I tried it fifteen days ago. I always saw it in stores with the CK ones but never got the courage to try it. The surprise was huge. The perfumed cardboard left the scent everywhere, so much that my family asked what that rich smell was. I bought it again immediately. It’s a beautiful surprise and at the same time very familiar, as if it had always been part of my life. It’s a classic I felt but didn’t know which one it was. I love that it smells like flowers with that acidic touch. For now, it reminds me of Tresor, especially at the end. Beautiful discovery. Was it reformulated?
I was very surprised by this perfume I just bought. When I apply it, it smells very clean and powdery, then evolves into something fresh and elegant with a soapy touch.
An eternal perfume, just like its name. It’s feminine, from the nineties, white floral, strong, fresh, and with personality. I like it.
Very good perfume, smells clean and soapy. I use it to go out on sunny days, freshly showered with wet hair. I feel super clean and well-presented. It has great sillage. It’s fresh and timeless, zero sweetness, very herbal, like just out of the shower. Ideal for daytime and warm climates. Lasts many hours on the skin (about 6) and on clothes until you wash them, excellent longevity.
Great perfume that has everything: sillage, longevity, and a very low price for how incredible it is. From the very first moment, it reminded me of Amarige, just less intense. Ideal for any time, but better on days that aren’t too hot because it can be overwhelming. The blend of mandarin and jasmine gives it a lot of personality and it never goes out of style. A CK jewel.
They’ll call me crazy, but it has vibes of Red Door or vice versa. If you like one but it doesn’t quite fit, try the other. It’s lovely, feminine, and has that vintage touch (less than RD). I’d have it in my collection if there was a sale, exchange, or discount, but for now I don’t need it. Eternity, more than well named this fragrance ♾️
Unmistakable and unparalleled. These are the fragrances that take you back in time or make you remember someone, remind you of an emotion or a memory. I’m fascinated by it. Fresh, sophisticated, and rich.
I used to wear it a lot in my adolescence. I remember a guy chased me almost a block saying ‘you smell so good,’ I was scared because I was only fourteen. That’s when I realized how delicious the perfume I was wearing was. I fell in love at first sniff (with the perfume, not the guy, lol). Back then I didn’t know how to describe it, I just loved it. Now I’d categorize it as unisex, since there are many similar ones; I feel it as a fresh floral. But it remains a super perfume with the great style of CK.