Fragrance comparison

1872 Vetiver vs Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 126 ratings analysed

6 wins

1872 Vetiver

Clive Christian

4.5454 votes

Rank #29,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.8172 votes

Rank #19,470 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.

1872 Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Vetiver6/8

Eternity for Men Summer 20162/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Vetiver
Community sentiment: 1872 Vetiver
Longevity: 1872 Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 1872 Vetiver
Value for money: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Versatility: 1872 Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1872 VetiverClive Christian

Eternity for Men Summer 2016Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity1872 Vetiver

Sillage1872 Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLimeCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskCedar

Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night58

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1872 Vetiver by Clive Christian delivers an energizing burst of citrus and crisp herbs before settling into dry, rooty earth. The opening crackles with tart grapefruit, lime, and spicy galbanum, creating an immediate sensation of fresh greenery. As the citrus peel softens, lavender, sage, and subtle white florals like…

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Eternity for Men Summer 2016 by Calvin Klein is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright citrus, coastal minerals, and crisp herbs. The opening delivers an energetic splash of sharp lime and sunny bergamot, seasoned with the aromatic bite of coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctive sea salt acco…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Vetiver or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Vetiver or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Vetiver or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Vetiver and Eternity for Men Summer 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Coriander and Sage.

Is 1872 Vetiver or Eternity for Men Summer 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Vetiver and Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Galbanum, heart notes of Sage, Neroli, Marigold and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Patchouli. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar.