Fragrance comparison

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 vs Charisma

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Eternity for Men Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

3.7995 votes

Rank #35,429 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Charisma

Ayliroma

3.9212 votes

Rank #22,939 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eternity for Men Summer 20172/5

Charisma3/5

Ratings & consensus: Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charisma
Sillage & projection: Charisma
Value for money: Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charisma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity for Men Summer 2017Calvin Klein

CharismaAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

95 votes

58%Love

8%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCharisma

SillageCharisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

ozonic65%

herbal56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGingerSage

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Violet LeafCoconut NectarJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

Violet LeafBergamotThymeMintPine Tree

Heart

OlibanumSageLavenderGeraniumBasilBuchu or AgathosmaNeroli

Base

CedarMuskOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eternity for Men Summer 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer100

Fall8

Winter6

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 by Calvin Klein is a fresh, woody aromatic eau de toilette tailored for high heat. It opens with bright bergamot and lively ginger, balanced immediately by the herbal dryness of sage. As the citrus sparkle settles, an unexpected heart of coconut nectar, green violet leaf, and breezy jasmin…

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Charisma opens with a striking cut-grass effect, then settles into an airy green aromatic built around mint, herbs, lavender, and mossy woods. It wears fresh, breezy, and natural rather than sweet. This suits someone who likes crisp herbal fragrances with a vivid outdoor feel. It looks especially easy to wear in warm …

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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 2017 or Charisma?

Charisma takes 3 of 5 categories. Eternity for Men Summer 2017 is rated 3.79/5 from 95 votes; Charisma is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2017 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Charisma?

Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 69/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Charisma?

Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 58/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity for Men Summer 2017 and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Charisma better for summer or winter?

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 suits daytime wear; Charisma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity for Men Summer 2017 and Charisma?

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Charisma has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Thyme and Mint, heart notes of Olibanum, Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.