Fragrance comparison

Dancing Waters vs Eternity Summer 2019

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 300 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dancing Waters

Bath & Body Works

3.86166 votes

Rank #33,550 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Eternity Summer 2019

Calvin Klein

3.68134 votes

Rank #34,099 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dancing Waters takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dancing Waters
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Eternity Summer 2019
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dancing Waters5/7

Eternity Summer 20192/7

Ratings & consensus: Dancing Waters
Community sentiment: Dancing Waters
Longevity: Eternity Summer 2019
Sillage & projection: Dancing Waters
Value for money: Dancing Waters
Versatility: Eternity Summer 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dancing Waters

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dancing WatersBath & Body Works

Eternity Summer 2019Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerDancing WatersRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

166 votes

22%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerDancing WatersMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEternity Summer 2019

SillageDancing Waters

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value59

Category winnerDancing WatersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

aquatic90%

fresh80%

ozonic70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aquatic, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonBasilWatermelonMintBitter OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

Water LilyBamboo LeafLavenderPeonyPear

Base

Teak WoodWhite Musk

Top15 to 30 minutes

WatermelonMandarin OrangePear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Water LilyHyacinthPeony

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Water Lily, Peony and Pear. Durations are only published for Eternity Summer 2019, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer100

Fall12

Winter8

Day100

Night10

Category winnerEternity Summer 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,099

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDancing WatersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bath & Body Works Dancing Waters is a crisp, water-focused scent that leans heavily on refreshing fruit and green elements. Italian lemon and cool watermelon pop instantly upon spraying, before settling into a soft, clean bamboo leaf and white musk base. It serves as an easy, casual splash-and-go option for hot summer…

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Eternity Summer 2019 by Calvin Klein presents a refreshing, breezy interpretation of the classic line, centering on crisp fruits and watery florals. The opening delivers a sweet splash of watermelon, ripe pear, and bright mandarin orange. As the initial fruitiness softens, the heart brings forward dewy water lily, fre…

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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, Dancing Waters or Eternity Summer 2019?

Dancing Waters takes 5 of 7 categories. Dancing Waters is rated 3.86/5 from 166 votes; Eternity Summer 2019 is rated 3.68/5 from 134 votes. Choose Dancing Waters for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eternity Summer 2019 for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dancing Waters or Eternity Summer 2019?

Eternity Summer 2019 lasts longest (Eternity Summer 2019 50/100, Dancing Waters 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dancing Waters or Eternity Summer 2019?

Dancing Waters projects furthest (Dancing Waters 63/100, Eternity Summer 2019 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dancing Waters and Eternity Summer 2019 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Water Lily, Peony and Pear.

Is Dancing Waters or Eternity Summer 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity Summer 2019 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dancing Waters is the stronger pick. Eternity Summer 2019 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dancing Waters and Eternity Summer 2019?

Dancing Waters has top notes of Italian Lemon, Basil, Watermelon and Mint, heart notes of Water Lily, Bamboo Leaf, Lavender and Peony, a base of Teak Wood and White Musk. Eternity Summer 2019 has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Water Lily, Hyacinth and Peony, a base of Musk, White Amber and Sandalwood.