Fragrance comparison

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.8172 votes

Rank #19,470 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #63,990 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 takes 4 of 6 categories.

Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eternity for Men Summer 20164/6

Noir Gem2/6

Ratings & consensus: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Sillage & projection: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Value for money: Noir Gem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Noir Gem
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity for Men Summer 2016Calvin Klein

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEternity for Men Summer 2016

SillageEternity for Men Summer 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLimeCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerNoir GemLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#63,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 by Calvin Klein is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright citrus, coastal minerals, and crisp herbs. The opening delivers an energetic splash of sharp lime and sunny bergamot, seasoned with the aromatic bite of coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctive sea salt acco…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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 2016 or Noir Gem?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 takes 4 of 6 categories. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Noir Gem?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 lasts longest (Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Noir Gem?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 projects furthest (Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity for Men Summer 2016 and Noir Gem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Coriander and Basil.

Is Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity for Men Summer 2016 and Noir Gem?

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.