Fragrance comparison

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 vs Mendes Aqva

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eternity for Men Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

3.7995 votes

Rank #35,429 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mendes Aqva

Mendes Perfumes

3.2818 votes

Rank #47,504 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mendes Aqva
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eternity for Men Summer 20174/5

Mendes Aqva1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity for Men Summer 2017Calvin Klein

Mendes AqvaMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

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

39%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

28%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMendes Aqva

SillageEternity for Men Summer 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotNeroliViolet LeafCassis

Heart

Watery NotesRosemarySage

Base

IncenseVetiverAmberPatchouliCedarMusk

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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,504

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2017Higher 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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Mendes Aqva by Egyptian perfume house Mendes Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, neroli, green violet leaf, and tart cassis. Formulated by perfumer Christian Provenzano, the fragrance quickly transitions into a heart dominated by crisp watery notes, herbal rosemary, and clary sage. What distinguishes this s…

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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 Mendes Aqva?

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories. Eternity for Men Summer 2017 is rated 3.79/5 from 95 votes; Mendes Aqva is rated 3.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2017 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mendes Aqva for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Mendes Aqva?

They last about the same: Mendes Aqva 50/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 49/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Mendes Aqva?

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 projects furthest (Eternity for Men Summer 2017 52/100, Mendes Aqva 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity for Men Summer 2017 and Mendes Aqva smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Mendes Aqva better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Mendes Aqva has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Watery Notes, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.