Eau Vive vs Eternity For Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Eau ViveChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eternity For MenChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Vive3/7
Eternity For Men3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Vive
- Community sentiment
- Eau Vive
- Longevity
- Eternity For Men
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Eternity For Men
- Versatility
- Eternity For Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Vive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau ViveCarvenEternity For MenCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.77/ 5 · 6,302 votes
Have 49%Had 41%Want 10%
Category winnerEau ViveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
58%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
23%Love
49%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
6,302 votes
Category winnerEau ViveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEternity For Men
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEternity For MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
green83%
fresh spicy74%
woody65%
lavender56%
aromatic100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
lavender53%
white floral42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BergamotGreen NotesOrangeJuniper BerriesLavenderVetyverMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderRed AppleMuskVanille
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours
SageJuniper BerriesBasilGeraniumJasmineCorianderOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 3 hours
SandalwoodMuskVetiverBrazilian RosewoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Eternity For Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall32
Winter23
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer98
Fall44
Winter20
Day100
Night31
Category winnerEternity For MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,096
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#33,375
PerfumerCarlos Benaïm
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau ViveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarven Eau Vive opens with a bright slap of bitter bergamot, sweet mandarin, and crushed juniper berries. The crisp bite feels immediate and sharp, resembling a cold gin and tonic poured over cracked ice on a humid summer afternoon. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, herbal coriander and tart rhubarb surface bes…
Reviews →Calvin Klein Eternity For Men is an aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus, garden herbs, and a clean woody base. As a definitive Calvin Klein perfume, it starts with a burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange cut with cool lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, an earthy herbal heart emerges, blend…
Reviews →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 Vive or Eternity For Men?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Eau Vive is rated 3.93/5 from 57 votes; Eternity For Men is rated 3.77/5 from 6,302 votes. Choose Eau Vive for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eternity For Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Vive or Eternity For Men?
They last about the same: Eternity For Men 58/100, Eau Vive 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau Vive or Eternity For Men?
Projection is very close: Eau Vive 51/100, Eternity For Men 51/100 for sillage.
Do Eau Vive and Eternity For Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.
Is Eau Vive or Eternity For Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Vive is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Vive is the stronger pick. Eau Vive suits daytime wear; Eternity For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Vive and Eternity For Men?
Eau Vive features Bergamot, Green Notes, Orange, Juniper Berries and Lavender. Eternity For Men has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sage, Juniper Berries, Basil and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Brazilian Rosewood.
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