Fragrance comparison

Eternity Summer 2017 vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eternity Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

4.00100 votes

Rank #29,341 FloralAquatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #49,738 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternity Summer 2017 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eternity Summer 2017
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eternity Summer 20173/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eternity Summer 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eternity Summer 2017
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity Summer 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eternity Summer 2017Calvin Klein

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerEternity Summer 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

43%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEternity Summer 2017

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Desert RoseBergamotStar Anise

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water NotesOsmanthusSaffron

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSandalwoodVetiverOlibanum

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eternity Summer 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer100

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity Summer 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eternity Summer 2017 by Calvin Klein brings a crisp, sunlit balance of floral and aquatic elements designed for hot weather. The opening pairs sharp bergamot with sweet star anise and dry desert rose. This leads into an airy heart where cool water notes mingle with apricot-tinged osmanthus and warm saffron. A clean fo…

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Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and a dry incense lead into a deep heart of leather and sweet notes before settling on a heavy base of oud and vanilla. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings.

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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 Summer 2017 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Eternity Summer 2017 takes 3 of 5 categories. Eternity Summer 2017 is rated 4.00/5 from 100 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Eternity Summer 2017 for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eternity Summer 2017 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Eternity Summer 2017 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eternity Summer 2017 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Eternity Summer 2017 59/100 for sillage.

Do Eternity Summer 2017 and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Eternity Summer 2017 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Eternity Summer 2017 suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eternity Summer 2017 and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Eternity Summer 2017 has top notes of Desert Rose, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Water Notes, Osmanthus and Saffron, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Olibanum. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute has top notes of Star Anise, Incense, White Flowers and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.