Fragrance comparison

Eternity for Men Summer 2016 vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,134 ratings analysed

Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.8172 votes

Rank #19,470 AromaticCitrus

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22%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eternity for Men Summer 20161/8

Obsession for Men7/8

Ratings & consensus: Obsession for Men
Community sentiment: Obsession for Men
Longevity: Obsession for Men
Sillage & projection: Obsession for Men
Value for money: Obsession for Men
Versatility: Obsession for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Obsession for Men
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

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

3.85/ 5 · 6,062 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 12%

Category winnerObsession for MenRating 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

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerObsession for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonLavenderCorianderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhNutmegCarnationBrazilian RosewoodPine TreeSageJasmineRed Berries

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerObsession for MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

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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Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein delivers an unmistakable burst of warmth built around rich cinnamon, golden amber, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, lime, and lavender spiced with coriander, offering a fleeting citrus sparkle before shifting into deeper territor…

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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 Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 7 of 8 categories. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity for Men Summer 2016 and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Coriander and Sage.

Is Eternity for Men Summer 2016 or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Obsession for Men has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Nutmeg, Carnation and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.