Fragrance comparison

Eternity for Men Summer 2017 vs Vetiver Rain Skin

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

Eternity for Men Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

3.7995 votes

Rank #35,429 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Vetiver Rain Skin

The Zoo

3.9738 votes

Rank #47,833 AromaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Rain Skin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver Rain Skin
Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eternity for Men Summer 20172/7

Vetiver Rain Skin5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Rain Skin
Community sentiment: Vetiver Rain Skin
Longevity: Vetiver Rain Skin
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Rain Skin
Value for money: Eternity for Men Summer 2017
Versatility: Vetiver Rain Skin
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

Vetiver Rain SkinThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.97/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerVetiver Rain SkinRating 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

29%Love

45%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerVetiver Rain SkinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Rain Skin

SillageVetiver Rain Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value44

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%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Violet LeafHaitian VetiverTahitian VetiverVetiverSageSandalwood

Base

MuskOakmossLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood. 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

Summer90

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerVetiver Rain SkinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,833

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Vetiver Rain Skin opens with crisp bergamot and salty sea notes before diving into a core of Haitian vetiver, violet leaf, and warm sandalwood. Created by Christophe Laudamiel, this woody aquatic profile balances wet ozonic air against earthy rootiness. It wears especially well during humid spring mornings and warm su…

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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 Vetiver Rain Skin?

Vetiver Rain Skin takes 5 of 7 categories. Eternity for Men Summer 2017 is rated 3.79/5 from 95 votes; Vetiver Rain Skin is rated 3.97/5 from 38 votes. Choose Eternity for Men Summer 2017 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Rain Skin for a aromatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Vetiver Rain Skin?

Vetiver Rain Skin lasts longest (Vetiver Rain Skin 74/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Vetiver Rain Skin?

Vetiver Rain Skin projects furthest (Vetiver Rain Skin 59/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity for Men Summer 2017 and Vetiver Rain Skin smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Violet Leaf and Sandalwood.

Is Eternity for Men Summer 2017 or Vetiver Rain Skin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity for Men Summer 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vetiver Rain Skin is the stronger pick. Eternity for Men Summer 2017 suits daytime wear; Vetiver Rain Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity for Men Summer 2017 and Vetiver Rain Skin?

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. Vetiver Rain Skin has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Tahitian Vetiver and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Labdanum.