Fragrance comparison

Aromatic Sage vs Eternity for Men Summer 2017

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatic Sage

Dossier

4.569 votes

Rank #38,825 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Eternity for Men Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

3.7995 votes

Rank #35,429 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatic Sage takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aromatic Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatic Sage4/5

Eternity for Men Summer 20171/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatic Sage
Sillage & projection: Aromatic Sage
Value for money: Aromatic Sage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aromatic Sage
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity for Men Summer 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatic SageDossier

Eternity for Men Summer 2017Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 76%Had 0%Want 24%

3.79/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAromatic Sage

SillageAromatic Sage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAromatic SageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

soft spicy84%

herbal77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperGingerPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

Aromatic NotesSageViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

AmberwoodBenzoinVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGingerSage

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Violet LeafCoconut NectarJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Category winnerAromatic SageLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring51

Summer100

Fall8

Winter6

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatic Sage by Dossier kicks off with an energetic splash of sweet pineapple, zesty ginger, and bright pink pepper that instantly wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruity fizz settles into a clean, herbal heart of crushed garden sage and crisp violet leaf. The base grounds the entire profile i…

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Eternity for Men Summer 2017 by Calvin Klein is a fresh, woody aromatic eau de toilette tailored for high heat. It opens with bright bergamot and lively ginger, balanced immediately by the herbal dryness of sage. As the citrus sparkle settles, an unexpected heart of coconut nectar, green violet leaf, and breezy jasmin…

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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, Aromatic Sage or Eternity for Men Summer 2017?

Aromatic Sage takes 4 of 5 categories. Aromatic Sage is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Eternity for Men Summer 2017 is rated 3.79/5 from 95 votes. Choose Aromatic Sage for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2017 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatic Sage or Eternity for Men Summer 2017?

Aromatic Sage lasts longest (Aromatic Sage 64/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatic Sage or Eternity for Men Summer 2017?

Projection is very close: Aromatic Sage 53/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 52/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatic Sage and Eternity for Men Summer 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Aromatic Sage or Eternity for Men Summer 2017 better for summer or winter?

Aromatic Sage suits daytime wear; Eternity for Men Summer 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatic Sage and Eternity for Men Summer 2017?

Aromatic Sage has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Pineapple, heart notes of Aromatic Notes, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Amberwood, Benzoin and Vetiver. Eternity for Men Summer 2017 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.