Fragrance comparison

Eternity Cologne For Men vs Iris Shot

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 791 ratings analysed

Eternity Cologne For Men

Calvin Klein

3.71245 votes

Rank #31,672 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Iris Shot

Olfactive Studio

4.08546 votes

Rank #5,249 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Shot takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eternity Cologne For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Shot
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eternity Cologne For Men2/7

Iris Shot5/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Shot
Community sentiment: Iris Shot
Longevity: Iris Shot
Sillage & projection: Iris Shot
Value for money: Eternity Cologne For Men
Versatility: Eternity Cologne For Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Shot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Cologne For MenCalvin Klein

Iris ShotOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

4.08/ 5 · 546 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIris ShotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

245 votes

43%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

546 votes

Category winnerIris ShotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIris Shot

SillageIris Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEternity Cologne For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

woody61%

powdery100%

iris92%

almond84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGingerJuniper Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bourbon GeraniumMastic or LentisqueCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

AmbroxanLorenoxMoss

Top

AldehydesCardamomCassisPink Pepper

Heart

IrisAlmondCarrot Seeds

Base

Virginia CedarHaitian VetiverAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Cardamom and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Eternity Cologne For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall33

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEternity Cologne For MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men4

Unisex53

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,672

PerfumerJulie Massé, Ralf Schwieger, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerIris ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Cologne For Men by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, modern take on the traditional aromatic fougere structure. It opens with an effervescent burst of clean aldehydes, pungent fresh ginger, and brisk juniper berries that evoke chilled gin and clean outdoor air. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveal…

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Dominique Ropion turns the usually cold, intellectual iris note into something remarkably edible. Iris Shot starts with a bright, metallic pop of aldehydes and cardamom before settling into a warm core of carrot seed and almond. It wears like a luxurious suede jacket sprayed with a subtle cardamom chai. While the frag…

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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 Cologne For Men or Iris Shot?

Iris Shot takes 5 of 7 categories. Eternity Cologne For Men is rated 3.71/5 from 245 votes; Iris Shot is rated 4.08/5 from 546 votes. Choose Eternity Cologne For Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Shot for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Cologne For Men or Iris Shot?

Iris Shot lasts longest (Iris Shot 67/100, Eternity Cologne For Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Cologne For Men or Iris Shot?

Iris Shot projects furthest (Iris Shot 53/100, Eternity Cologne For Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Cologne For Men and Iris Shot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Cardamom and Ambroxan.

Is Eternity Cologne For Men or Iris Shot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity Cologne For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Shot is the stronger pick. Eternity Cologne For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Cologne For Men and Iris Shot?

Eternity Cologne For Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Ginger and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Mastic or Lentisque and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Lorenox and Moss. Iris Shot has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Cassis and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Almond and Carrot Seeds, a base of Virginia Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan.