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Aire vs Eternity

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

Updated 9,433 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Eternity

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire3/7
Eternity4/7
Ratings & consensus
Aire
Community sentiment
Aire
Longevity
Eternity
Sillage & projection
Eternity
Value for money
Eternity
Versatility
Eternity
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AireLoewe
EternityCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.64/ 5 · 8,899 votes
Have 46%Had 41%Want 13%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate

534 votes

27%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
25%Dislike
2%Hate

8,899 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityEternity

SillageEternity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value63
Category winnerEternityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesFreesiaSageCitrusesMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
CarnationLilyLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusMarigoldVioletRoseJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Eternity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer70
Fall58
Winter42
Day100
Night36
Category winnerEternityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men2
Unisex15
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,658

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#26,976

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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Eternity by Calvin Klein is a bright, green floral fragrance built around a distinct blend of fresh botanicals and spicy blossoms. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange, citruses, freesia, and aromatic sage. This sharp, herbal freshness soon softens as a generous bouquet emerges, featuring peppery carnat…

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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, Aire or Eternity?

Eternity takes 4 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Eternity is rated 3.64/5 from 8,899 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eternity for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Eternity?

Eternity lasts longest (Eternity 71/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Eternity?

Eternity projects furthest (Eternity 63/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Eternity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aire or Eternity better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity is the stronger pick. For winter, Eternity is the stronger pick. Eternity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Eternity?

Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Eternity has top notes of Green Notes, Freesia, Sage and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Amber.

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