Fragrance comparison

Eternity Rose Blush vs Illicit Flower

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 738 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eternity Rose Blush

Calvin Klein

4.1894 votes

Rank #31,257 FloralRose

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Illicit Flower

Jimmy Choo

3.74644 votes

Rank #8,367 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity Rose Blush takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eternity Rose Blush
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Illicit Flower
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eternity Rose Blush5/7

Illicit Flower2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eternity Rose Blush
Community sentiment: Eternity Rose Blush
Longevity: Eternity Rose Blush
Sillage & projection: Eternity Rose Blush
Value for money: Illicit Flower
Versatility: Eternity Rose Blush
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illicit Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Rose BlushCalvin Klein

Illicit FlowerJimmy Choo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 37%Want 34%

3.74/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerEternity Rose BlushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

20%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

644 votes

Category winnerEternity Rose BlushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEternity Rose Blush

SillageEternity Rose Blush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIllicit FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ApricotPear

Heart3 to 4 hours

RoseWater LilyFreesia

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeApricot

Heart

Grapefruit blossomRoseFreesiaPearJasmine

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesApricot, Pear, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Eternity Rose Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEternity Rose BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,367

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Nicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerIllicit FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Rose Blush by Calvin Klein delivers a crisp, garden-fresh take on the classic floral theme. The opening introduces juicy apricot and sweet pear, creating an immediate fruity brightness that feels clean rather than sugary. Soon after, red rose steps forward alongside clear water lily and freesia, giving the he…

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Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower offers an airy, bright spin on modern floral fragrances. The scent starts with a fizzy burst of juicy apricot and sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a sparkling, refreshing quality. As it settles, tender freesia, grapefruit blossom, and pink rose petals emerge alongside a crisp slice o…

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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 Rose Blush or Illicit Flower?

Eternity Rose Blush takes 5 of 7 categories. Eternity Rose Blush is rated 4.18/5 from 94 votes; Illicit Flower is rated 3.74/5 from 644 votes. Choose Eternity Rose Blush for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Illicit Flower for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Rose Blush or Illicit Flower?

Eternity Rose Blush lasts longest (Eternity Rose Blush 69/100, Illicit Flower 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Rose Blush or Illicit Flower?

Eternity Rose Blush projects furthest (Eternity Rose Blush 63/100, Illicit Flower 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Rose Blush and Illicit Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Apricot, Pear, Rose and Freesia.

Is Eternity Rose Blush or Illicit Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Illicit Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Eternity Rose Blush is the stronger pick. Eternity Rose Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Rose Blush and Illicit Flower?

Eternity Rose Blush has top notes of Apricot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Water Lily and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Illicit Flower has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Apricot, heart notes of Grapefruit blossom, Rose, Freesia and Pear, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Vanilla.