212 VIP Men vs Eternity For Men Summer 2009
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
212 VIP Men takes 6 of 8 categories.
212 VIP MenChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eternity For Men Summer 2009Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
212 VIP Men6/8
Eternity For Men Summer 20092/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 212 VIP Men
- Community sentiment
- 212 VIP Men
- Longevity
- 212 VIP Men
- Sillage & projection
- 212 VIP Men
- Value for money
- Eternity For Men Summer 2009
- Versatility
- Eternity For Men Summer 2009
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 212 VIP Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- 212 VIP Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
212 VIP MenCarolina HerreraEternity For Men Summer 2009Calvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 5,292 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.36/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%
Category winner212 VIP MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
5,292 votes
18%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
39%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winner212 VIP MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity212 VIP Men
Sillage212 VIP Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEternity For Men Summer 2009Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
vodka84%
woody77%
green69%
tropical61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
herbal69%
anis61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PassionfruitLimePepperGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
VodkaGinMintSpices
Base5-7 hrs
AmberLeatherWoodsy Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
LimeGinBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileBasilPepper
Base1 to 2 hours
Star AniseAmberHinoki Wood
Category winner212 VIP MenLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day48
Night100
Spring56
Summer100
Fall28
Winter6
Day100
Night33
Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2009Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#770
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#48,125
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner212 VIP MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarolina Herrera 212 VIP Men opens with an energetic kick of tart passionfruit, crisp lime, and sharp black pepper. Within five minutes, the initial alcohol fizz settles into a chilled cocktail accord dominated by crisp vodka, frosted mint, and warm ginger. The profile feels bright yet undeniably boozy. As the fragran…
Reviews →Eternity For Men Summer 2009 by Calvin Klein presents a refreshing, aromatic profile built for warm days. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lime, brisk bergamot, and a chilled gin accord that mimics a cold mixed drink. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns herbaceous and mildly peppery, introducing c…
Reviews →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, 212 VIP Men or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?
212 VIP Men takes 6 of 8 categories. 212 VIP Men is rated 4.18/5 from 5,292 votes; Eternity For Men Summer 2009 is rated 3.36/5 from 33 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eternity For Men Summer 2009 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?
212 VIP Men lasts longest (212 VIP Men 71/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 212 VIP Men or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?
212 VIP Men projects furthest (212 VIP Men 63/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 212 VIP Men and Eternity For Men Summer 2009 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper, Gin and Amber.
Is 212 VIP Men or Eternity For Men Summer 2009 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Men is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men suits evening wear; Eternity For Men Summer 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 212 VIP Men and Eternity For Men Summer 2009?
212 VIP Men has top notes of Passionfruit, Lime, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Vodka, Gin, Mint and Spices, a base of Amber, Leather and Woodsy Notes. Eternity For Men Summer 2009 has top notes of Lime, Gin and Bergamot, heart notes of Chamomile, Basil and Pepper, a base of Star Anise, Amber and Hinoki Wood.
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