Calvin Klein Eternity is a name shared by two classic fragrances: Eternity for women and Eternity for men. They sit side by side on the shelf, in similar clean, simple bottles, but they smell quite different. Here is what is in each one, how the strengths compare, and how to choose, whether for yourself or as a gift.
Calvin Klein Eternity for women
Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum (from £28.99, 30ml or 100ml) is a classic floral: fresh citrus at the start, a big bouquet of white and spring flowers in the middle, and a soft woody base.
- Top: freesia, mandarin orange, sage and citrus.
- Heart: lily, carnation, violet, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, marigold and narcissus.
- Base: sandalwood, amber, musk, heliotrope and patchouli.
It is graceful, clean and easy to wear: a good everyday scent for the office, weddings and special days alike.
Calvin Klein Eternity for men
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Eau de Toilette (£38.99, 100ml) is a fresh aromatic fragrance: citrus and lavender first, then herbs, then warm woods.
- Top: mandarin orange, lavender, bergamot and lemon.
- Heart: sage, juniper berries, basil, geranium, jasmine and coriander.
- Base: sandalwood, vetiver, musk, amber and Brazilian rosewood.
It feels crisp and clean, with a warm finish, and suits daytime and work as well as evenings.
Eternity for women vs for men: the key differences
- Character: the women's Eternity is floral, built around lily, carnation and rose. The men's is aromatic, built around lavender and herbs such as sage, juniper and basil.
- What they share: mandarin and sage near the top, and sandalwood, amber and musk in the base. That is why they feel like a pair.
- Strength: we stock the women's Eternity as an eau de parfum and the men's as an eau de toilette. An eau de parfum typically holds around 15–20% perfume oil and an eau de toilette around 5–15%, so the women's feels a little fuller on skin. Read what the labels mean.
- Who can wear them: anyone. Many women enjoy the men's lavender freshness, and many men like the women's soft florals. Choose by the notes you love.
The newer Eternity scents, in miniature
Calvin Klein has added deeper versions of Eternity. Our 10ml minis are an easy way to try them:
- Calvin Klein Eternity Parfum for men (£18.99, 10ml): lavender and rum, warm spices and aromatic notes, then vanilla, woods and amber. Deeper and warmer than the classic men's EDT.
- Eternity Aromatic Essence Parfum Intense for men (£18.99, 10ml): juniper berry and fresh aromatic notes, lavender and a coconut accord, then cardamom, woods and amber.
- Eternity Aromatic Essence Parfum Intense for women (£18.99, 10ml): lavender and fresh aromatic notes, a floral and coconut heart, then amber, woods and musk.
See all our travel-size minis.
Eternity as a gift
For her, the Calvin Klein Women's Miniature Fragrance Set (£33.99) holds four 15ml bottles: Eternity Eau de Parfum, CK One Eau de Toilette and two Obsession Eau de Parfum, so she can try three classic styles. For him, pair the Eternity for Men EDT with the Eternity Parfum mini for travel. More ideas in our Christmas gift guide.
If you like Eternity, try
- Calvin Klein Defy Parfum (from £22.99): mandarin, pink pepper, lavender and a suede accord over vetiver, amber and woods. A modern pick for Eternity for Men fans who like lavender.
- Calvin Klein My Euphoria Eau de Parfum (£18.99, 10ml): a floral gourmand mini for women who want something sweeter than Eternity's clean florals.
Another men's classic that comes in more than one strength: Dior Sauvage EDT vs EDP vs Parfum.
How to wear it
- Spray on moisturised skin at the neck and chest; scent has more to hold on to. See how to use a body butter.
- Two or three sprays of eau de toilette, or one or two of eau de parfum or parfum, is a good start.
- Keep the bottle cool and out of sunlight.
Shop all Calvin Klein, perfume for women and perfume for men, 100% authentic and dispatched from the UK.
