Fragrance comparison

Bon Viveur vs Eternity For Men Summer 2009

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bon Viveur

Naughton & Wilson

3.90173 votes

Rank #6,284 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Eternity For Men Summer 2009

Calvin Klein

3.3633 votes

Rank #48,125 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bon Viveur
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternity For Men Summer 2009
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bon Viveur6/7

Eternity For Men Summer 20091/7

Ratings & consensus: Bon Viveur
Community sentiment: Bon Viveur
Longevity: Bon Viveur
Sillage & projection: Bon Viveur
Value for money: Eternity For Men Summer 2009
Versatility: Bon Viveur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bon Viveur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson

Eternity For Men Summer 2009Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.36/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerBon ViveurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

152 votes

18%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerBon ViveurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBon Viveur

SillageBon Viveur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2009Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

anis61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

ClovePepperGinWatermelon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeGinBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileBasilPepper

Base1 to 2 hours

Star AniseAmberHinoki Wood

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Pepper and Gin. Durations are only published for Eternity For Men Summer 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring56

Summer100

Fall28

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,284

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#48,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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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…

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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, Bon Viveur or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?

Bon Viveur takes 6 of 7 categories. Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes; Eternity For Men Summer 2009 is rated 3.36/5 from 33 votes. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity For Men Summer 2009 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bon Viveur or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?

Bon Viveur lasts longest (Bon Viveur 71/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bon Viveur or Eternity For Men Summer 2009?

Bon Viveur projects furthest (Bon Viveur 57/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bon Viveur and Eternity For Men Summer 2009 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Pepper and Gin.

Is Bon Viveur or Eternity For Men Summer 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bon Viveur is the stronger pick. Bon Viveur suits daytime wear; Eternity For Men Summer 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bon Viveur and Eternity For Men Summer 2009?

Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.