Fragrance comparison

Eternity Air For Men vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 566 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eternity Air For Men

Calvin Klein

3.72487 votes

Rank #37,824 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #39,459 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity Air For Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eternity Air For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Eternity Air For Men4/7

Malbec Play2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eternity Air For Men
Community sentiment: Eternity Air For Men
Longevity: Malbec Play
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Eternity Air For Men
Versatility: Malbec Play
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity Air For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Air For MenCalvin Klein

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 487 votes

Have 55%Had 20%Want 25%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerEternity Air For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

487 votes

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerEternity Air For MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Play

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value61

Category winnerEternity Air For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesOzonic notesJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderGreen AppleViolet Leaf

Base2 to 4 hours

SeaweedAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Green Apple and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Eternity Air For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women2

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity Air For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Air For Men by Calvin Klein brings a breezy, aquatic spin to the classic aromatic fougere structure. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp ozonic notes, salty sea notes, tart mandarin orange, and sharp juniper berries that feel immediately energising. As the initial mist settles, clean lavender combines w…

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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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, Eternity Air For Men or Malbec Play?

Eternity Air For Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Eternity Air For Men is rated 3.72/5 from 487 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Eternity Air For Men for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Air For Men or Malbec Play?

They last about the same: Malbec Play 55/100, Eternity Air For Men 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Air For Men or Malbec Play?

Projection is very close: Eternity Air For Men 47/100, Malbec Play 47/100 for sillage.

Do Eternity Air For Men and Malbec Play smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Green Apple and Violet Leaf.

Is Eternity Air For Men or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity Air For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. Eternity Air For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Air For Men and Malbec Play?

Eternity Air For Men has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Green Apple and Violet Leaf, a base of Seaweed, Ambergris and Patchouli. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.