Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Eternity for Men Summer 2016

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,672 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,233 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas4/7

Eternity for Men Summer 20163/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de RochasRochas

Eternity for Men Summer 2016Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerEau de RochasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ 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 value68

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLimeCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Bergamot 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,233

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 Rochas or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 projects furthest (Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

For summer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.