Fragrance comparison

Eternity For Men Summer 2009 vs Lime & Basil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Eternity For Men Summer 2009

Calvin Klein

3.3633 votes

Rank #48,125 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lime & Basil

The Perfume Shop

3.002 votes

Rank #68,797 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime & Basil takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eternity For Men Summer 2009
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime & Basil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Eternity For Men Summer 20091/4

Lime & Basil3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lime & Basil
Sillage & projection: Lime & Basil
Value for money: Lime & Basil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity For Men Summer 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity For Men Summer 2009Calvin Klein

Lime & BasilThe Perfume Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLime & Basil

SillageLime & Basil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLime & BasilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

anis61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeGinBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileBasilPepper

Base1 to 2 hours

Star AniseAmberHinoki Wood

Top

Mandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Star AniseBasilPepper

Base

Tahitian VanillaTobaccoAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Pepper and Star Anise. Durations are only published for Eternity For Men Summer 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall28

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2009Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity For Men Summer 2009 by Calvin Klein presents a refreshing, aromatic profile built for warm days. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lime, brisk bergamot, and a chilled gin accord that mimics a cold mixed drink. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns herbaceous and mildly peppery, introducing c…

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Lime & Basil by The Perfume Shop offers a dry, aromatic citrus experience. It pairs sharp lime with savory kitchen herbs, steering clear of typical sugary summer cologne formulas. Vetiver and tobacco ground the base, making it a rugged option for warm, sunny afternoons.

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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 Summer 2009 or Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil takes 3 of 4 categories. Eternity For Men Summer 2009 is rated 3.36/5 from 33 votes; Lime & Basil is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eternity For Men Summer 2009 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lime & Basil for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 or Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil lasts longest (Lime & Basil 60/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 or Lime & Basil?

Lime & Basil projects furthest (Lime & Basil 75/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2009 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity For Men Summer 2009 and Lime & Basil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Pepper and Star Anise.

Is Eternity For Men Summer 2009 or Lime & Basil better for summer or winter?

Eternity For Men Summer 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity For Men Summer 2009 and Lime & Basil?

Eternity For Men Summer 2009 has top notes of Lime, Gin and Bergamot, heart notes of Chamomile, Basil and Pepper, a base of Star Anise, Amber and Hinoki Wood. Lime & Basil has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Star Anise, Basil and Pepper, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Tobacco, Amber and Vetiver.