Fragrance comparison

Eternity For Men Summer 2019 vs Obsession for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,156 ratings analysed

Eternity For Men Summer 2019

Calvin Klein

3.8594 votes

Rank #36,966 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Obsession for Men

Calvin Klein

3.856,062 votes

Rank #29,467 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession for Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

Eternity For Men Summer 2019
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eternity For Men Summer 20191/8

Obsession for Men7/8

Ratings & consensus: Obsession for Men
Community sentiment: Eternity For Men Summer 2019
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: Obsession for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity For Men Summer 2019Calvin Klein

Obsession for MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 57%Had 19%Want 23%

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

27%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

31%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

6,062 votes

Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityObsession for Men

SillageObsession for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value76

Category winnerObsession for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

musky69%

salty61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%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 4 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskAmberCedar

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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall24

Winter4

Day100

Night16

Spring31

Summer14

Fall94

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerObsession for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,966

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,467

PerfumerRobert Slattery

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsession for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity For Men Summer 2019 by Calvin Klein is a crisp aromatic fougere that focuses on sharp citrus and breezy coastal greenery. It opens with an energetic splash of lime, bergamot, and coriander, creating a bright and invigorating start. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of sea salt, herbal sage, and basil …

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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 2019 or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men takes 7 of 8 categories. Eternity For Men Summer 2019 is rated 3.85/5 from 94 votes; Obsession for Men is rated 3.85/5 from 6,062 votes. Choose Eternity For Men Summer 2019 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsession for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men lasts longest (Obsession for Men 69/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 or Obsession for Men?

Obsession for Men projects furthest (Obsession for Men 61/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity For Men Summer 2019 and Obsession for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Coriander and Sage.

Is Eternity For Men Summer 2019 or Obsession for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsession for Men is the stronger pick. Eternity For Men Summer 2019 suits daytime wear; Obsession for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity For Men Summer 2019 and Obsession for Men?

Eternity For Men Summer 2019 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Musk, Amber 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.