Fragrance comparison

40º a l'Ombre vs Eternal Cologne

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

40º a l'Ombre

Satellite

4.8211 votes

Rank #35,646 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Eternal Cologne

Mine Perfume Lab

3.6712 votes

Rank #55,024 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

40º a l'Ombre takes 4 of 4 categories.

40º a l'Ombre
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eternal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

40º a l'Ombre4/4

Eternal Cologne0/4

Ratings & consensus: 40º a l'Ombre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 40º a l'Ombre
Sillage & projection: 40º a l'Ombre
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 40º a l'Ombre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

40º a l'OmbreSatellite

Eternal CologneMine Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

Category winner40º a l'OmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity40º a l'Ombre

Sillage40º a l'Ombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotAmalfi LemonAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner40º a l'OmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright, aldehydic citrus floral that opens on grapefruit, orange and lemon with a brisk, sparkling feel. The heart turns herbal and aromatic, with geranium and lavender running through a soft jasmine. In the dry-down, musk, sandalwood and patchouli bring a clean, woody base. It can suit warm weather and daytime wear…

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Eternal Cologne by Mine Perfume Lab pairs bright top notes of Bergamot and Orange with a grounding heart of Sandalwood and a base of Patchouli. Built as a fresh citrus aromatic scent, it offers a crisp opening that settles into smooth woods. It suits casual warm weather wear, daytime office settings, and post-workout …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 40º a l'Ombre or Eternal Cologne?

40º a l'Ombre takes 4 of 4 categories. 40º a l'Ombre is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; Eternal Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose 40º a l'Ombre for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eternal Cologne for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 40º a l'Ombre or Eternal Cologne?

They last about the same: 40º a l'Ombre 60/100, Eternal Cologne 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 40º a l'Ombre or Eternal Cologne?

40º a l'Ombre projects furthest (40º a l'Ombre 75/100, Eternal Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 40º a l'Ombre and Eternal Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is 40º a l'Ombre or Eternal Cologne better for summer or winter?

40º a l'Ombre suits daytime wear; Eternal Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 40º a l'Ombre and Eternal Cologne?

40º a l'Ombre has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Eternal Cologne has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli.