Fragrance comparison

Eternity For Men vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,345 ratings analysed

Eternity For Men

Calvin Klein

3.776,302 votes

Rank #33,144 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #15,032 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Step On Earth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eternity For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eternity For Men1/7

Step On Earth6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity For MenCalvin Klein

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 6,302 votes

Have 49%Had 41%Want 10%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerStep On EarthRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerStep On EarthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityStep On Earth

SillageEternity For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value74

Category winnerStep On EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

lavender53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Sage and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerStep On EarthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,144

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher 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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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 Step On Earth?

Step On Earth takes 6 of 7 categories. Eternity For Men is rated 3.77/5 from 6,302 votes; Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes. Choose Eternity For Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity For Men or Step On Earth?

Step On Earth lasts longest (Step On Earth 64/100, Eternity For Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity For Men or Step On Earth?

Eternity For Men projects furthest (Eternity For Men 51/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity For Men and Step On Earth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Sage and Jasmine.

Is Eternity For Men or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eternity For Men and Step On Earth?

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. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.