Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lancaster vs Eternity for Men Summer 2016

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #30,550 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.8172 votes

Rank #19,470 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Lancaster2/5

Eternity for Men Summer 20163/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lancaster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Sillage & projection: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Eternity for Men Summer 2016Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEternity for Men Summer 2016

SillageEternity for Men Summer 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLimeCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Sage and Coriander. Durations are only published for Eternity for Men Summer 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,550

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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Eternity for Men Summer 2016 by Calvin Klein is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright citrus, coastal minerals, and crisp herbs. The opening delivers an energetic splash of sharp lime and sunny bergamot, seasoned with the aromatic bite of coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctive sea salt acco…

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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, Eau de Lancaster or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lancaster or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 lasts longest (Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lancaster or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 projects furthest (Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lancaster and Eternity for Men Summer 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Sage and Coriander.

Is Eau de Lancaster or Eternity for Men Summer 2016 better for summer or winter?

Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lancaster and Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar.