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Eternity Summer 2009 vs Shozan Black

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

Updated 92 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shozan Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Eternity Summer 2009

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Shozan Black

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Eternity Summer 20090/5
Shozan Black4/5
Ratings & consensus
Shozan Black
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Shozan Black
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Shozan Black
Fragranxe ranking
Shozan Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eternity Summer 2009Calvin Klein
Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 32%Had 28%Want 40%
4.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%
Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

80 votes

42%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity91%
powdery83%
tropical74%
yellow floral65%
fresh56%
floral100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LitchiGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaMimosaFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedarTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaPepperGinger
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
Category winnerShozan BlackLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring44
Summer100
Fall6
Winter3
Day100
Night13
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShozan BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Summer 2009 by Calvin Klein is a fresh floral eau de parfum built around crisp fruits and sunlit petals. The fragrance opens with sweet, juicy litchi paired with a sharp bite of ginger, creating an instant burst of bright energy. In the heart, airy magnolia combines with fluffy mimosa and dewy freesia for a p…

Reviews →

Shozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eternity Summer 2009 or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Eternity Summer 2009 is rated 3.94/5 from 80 votes; Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eternity Summer 2009 for a floral and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Summer 2009 or Shozan Black?

They last about the same: Eternity Summer 2009 60/100, Shozan Black 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Summer 2009 or Shozan Black?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Eternity Summer 2009 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eternity Summer 2009 and Shozan Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Ginger, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Eternity Summer 2009 or Shozan Black better for summer or winter?

Eternity Summer 2009 suits daytime wear; Shozan Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Summer 2009 and Shozan Black?

Eternity Summer 2009 has top notes of Litchi and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia, Mimosa and Freesia, a base of Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.

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