Fragrance comparison

Eternity For Men vs JF9 Red

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,342 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eternity For Men

Calvin Klein

3.776,302 votes

Rank #27,782 AromaticCitrus

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79%scent match

Very similar

JF9 Red

JAFRA

3.4240 votes

Rank #30,729 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity For Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eternity For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JF9 Red
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eternity For Men4/7

JF9 Red3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eternity For Men
Community sentiment: Eternity For Men
Longevity: Eternity For Men
Sillage & projection: JF9 Red
Value for money: JF9 Red
Versatility: JF9 Red
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity For MenCalvin Klein

JF9 RedJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,302 votes

Have 49%Had 41%Want 10%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 64%Had 32%Want 4%

Category winnerEternity For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

6,302 votes

8%Love

43%Like

35%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerEternity For MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEternity For Men

SillageJF9 Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJF9 RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

lavender53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

SageJuniper BerriesBasilGeraniumJasmineCorianderOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodMuskVetiverBrazilian RosewoodAmber

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotHerbal Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSageGeraniumRosemaryBasil

Base

Brazilian RosewoodAmberSandalowoodVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage. Durations are only published for Eternity For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall44

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring88

Summer46

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJF9 RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,782

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEternity For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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JF9 Red is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes and woodsy undertones. It opens with a bright splash of lavender and mandarin orange before grounding itself in sage and basil. This scent offers a classic, masculine profile suited for casual daily wear, particularly during the crisp transitions of spr…

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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 For Men or JF9 Red?

Eternity For Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Eternity For Men is rated 3.77/5 from 6,302 votes; JF9 Red is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose Eternity For Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JF9 Red for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity For Men or JF9 Red?

Eternity For Men lasts longest (Eternity For Men 58/100, JF9 Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity For Men or JF9 Red?

Projection is very close: JF9 Red 52/100, Eternity For Men 51/100 for sillage.

Do Eternity For Men and JF9 Red smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage.

Is Eternity For Men or JF9 Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, JF9 Red is the stronger pick. Eternity For Men suits daytime wear; JF9 Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity For Men and JF9 Red?

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. JF9 Red has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sage and Geranium, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Sandalowood and Vetiver.