Fragrance comparison

Eternity Cologne For Men vs Very Sexy for Him 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 401 ratings analysed

Eternity Cologne For Men

Calvin Klein

3.71245 votes

Rank #31,672 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Very Sexy for Him 2

Victoria's Secret

4.04156 votes

Rank #11,219 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 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.
Very Sexy for Him 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eternity Cologne For Men2/7

Very Sexy for Him 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy for Him 2
Community sentiment: Very Sexy for Him 2
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy for Him 2
Value for money: Eternity Cologne For Men
Versatility: Eternity Cologne For Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy for Him 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Cologne For MenCalvin Klein

Very Sexy for Him 2Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

4.04/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 43%Had 37%Want 19%

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Rating 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

33%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVery Sexy for Him 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value56

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and 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

AldehydesGreen Bell PepperSageJuniper Berries

Heart

CardamomLavenderNutmegGeraniumFennel

Base

Palisander RosewoodMuskTeak WoodSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Juniper Berries, Bourbon Geranium and Cardamom. 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

Summer95

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEternity Cologne For MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

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#11,219

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Higher 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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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him 2 launched in 2003 as an aromatic woody scent created by perfumer Steve DeMercado. The opening delivers a sharp burst of aldehydes paired with crisp green bell pepper and sage, giving it a cool, herbal punch right out of the bottle. As it warms on skin, cardamom and lavender smooth …

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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 Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Eternity Cologne For Men is rated 3.71/5 from 245 votes; Very Sexy for Him 2 is rated 4.04/5 from 156 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 Very Sexy for Him 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Cologne For Men or Very Sexy for Him 2?

They last about the same: Eternity Cologne For Men 58/100, Very Sexy for Him 2 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Cologne For Men or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 projects furthest (Very Sexy for Him 2 54/100, Eternity Cologne For Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Cologne For Men and Very Sexy for Him 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Juniper Berries, Bourbon Geranium and Cardamom.

Is Eternity Cologne For Men or Very Sexy for Him 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy for Him 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Very Sexy for Him 2 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 Very Sexy for Him 2?

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. Very Sexy for Him 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Bell Pepper, Sage and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Musk, Teak Wood and Sandalwood.