Fragrance comparison

Eternity Purple Orchid vs Laura

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eternity Purple Orchid

Calvin Klein

3.92442 votes

Rank #27,021 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,922 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity Purple Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eternity Purple Orchid
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eternity Purple Orchid4/7

Laura3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eternity Purple Orchid
Community sentiment: Laura
Longevity: Eternity Purple Orchid
Sillage & projection: Eternity Purple Orchid
Value for money: Laura
Versatility: Eternity Purple Orchid
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Purple OrchidCalvin Klein

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 442 votes

Have 34%Had 36%Want 30%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

Category winnerEternity Purple OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

442 votes

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEternity Purple Orchid

SillageEternity Purple Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

almond53%

green42%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesFloral NotesWater LilyFruity Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

HeliotropeOrchidFreesiaPlumWhite Peach

Base3 to 5 hours

Woodsy NotesMuskAlmond

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Orchid, Freesia and Plum. Durations are only published for Eternity Purple Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall58

Winter39

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEternity Purple OrchidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,021

PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,922

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Purple Orchid by Calvin Klein is a cool floral woody musk with a distinct powdery character and soft fruit accents. The fragrance opens with dewy water lily, fresh green notes, and subtle fruity notes that give an immediate crispness. As it settles, heliotrope and orchid take center stage alongside juicy plum…

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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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 Purple Orchid or Laura?

Eternity Purple Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. Eternity Purple Orchid is rated 3.92/5 from 442 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Eternity Purple Orchid for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Purple Orchid or Laura?

Eternity Purple Orchid lasts longest (Eternity Purple Orchid 65/100, Laura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Purple Orchid or Laura?

Eternity Purple Orchid projects furthest (Eternity Purple Orchid 59/100, Laura 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Purple Orchid and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orchid, Freesia and Plum.

Is Eternity Purple Orchid or Laura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity Purple Orchid is the stronger pick. For winter, Eternity Purple Orchid is the stronger pick. Eternity Purple Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Purple Orchid and Laura?

Eternity Purple Orchid has top notes of Green Notes, Floral Notes, Water Lily and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid, Freesia and Plum, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Almond. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.