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Calvin Klein Eternity
Calvin Klein

Eternity

Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Green
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
EDP · 1988 · womens

Calvin Klein's Eternity, launched in 1988, remains one of the most commercially successful fragrances ever made. The enduring popularity speaks to its accessible take on classic femininity, though the fragrance itself deserves recognition beyond its marketing success.

The composition opens with bright citrus and freesia over green notes and sage, creating an airy, somewhat herbaceous introduction. The heart is densely floral, anchored by jasmine and lily of the valley with supporting notes of carnation, rose, and violet that create a lush, multidimensional bouquet. The base settles into a soft musky amber with sandalwood and heliotrope, giving the fragrance warmth and longevity without becoming heavy. The overall character is fresh yet creamy, striking a balance between green florals and powdery comfort.

Eternity suits anyone drawn to classic, wearable florals that don't veer into heavy or mature territory. It's equally at home in an office or casual setting, making it a reliable everyday choice for those who prefer established floral formulas over trend-driven compositions. The fragrance aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Cipher scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
80%
Floral
100%
White Floral
90%
Green
70%
Woody
49%
Patchouli
24%
Earthy
24%
Musky
60%
Powdery
35%
Amber
24%
Warm Spicy
24%
Sweet
35%
Creamy
24%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Citruses
Citruses
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Sage
Sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Carnation
Carnation
Spicy, clove-like, and slightly powdery, carnation is one of perfumery's oldest floral notes, with a warm, almost peppery character that distinguishes it from softer flowers. It has a vintage, slightly old-fashioned quality that is coming back into fashion. Think pressed flowers in an old book, warm and complex.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Lily
Lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
Lily Of The Valley
Lily Of The Valley
Crisp, green, and dewy, this spring flower smells like rain on cool grass with a clean, soap-like clarity. It's one of perfumery's most requested scents despite being nearly impossible to extract naturally, so it's almost always recreated synthetically. The result is fresh, tender, and timelessly elegant.
Marigold
Marigold
Pungent, earthy, and bitter-green, marigold is one of perfumery's more challenging florals. Unlike romantic rose or sweet jasmine, marigold smells of sun-warmed earth and slightly sharp greenery with a medicinal edge. It adds a grounded, uncommon naturalness to compositions that want to smell genuinely alive.
Narcissus
Narcissus
Green, honeyed, and slightly rubbery, narcissus (daffodil) is one of perfumery's most complex and difficult white florals. It has an almost animalic indolic quality alongside its sweetness, giving it a raw, living-flower character that synthetic white musks can't match. Used carefully it adds extraordinary depth.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Cipher82% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

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Scent Profile
Fresh80%Floral100%White Floral90%Green70%Woody49%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
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Calvin Klein Eternity— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Eternity is $27.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $27.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Calvin Klein fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Calvin Klein Eternity? +
$27.00 at MicroPerfumes. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $27.00 a good price for Eternity? +
Yes. The current best price is $27.00 and MSRP is $86.00. At $27.00 you save 69% vs retail.
What does Calvin Klein Eternity smell like? +
Calvin Klein's Eternity, launched in 1988, remains one of the most commercially successful fragrances ever made. The enduring popularity speaks to its accessible take on classic femininity, though the fragrance itself deserves recognition beyond its marketing success. The composition opens with bright citrus and freesia over green notes and sage, creating an airy, somewhat herbaceous introduction. The heart is densely floral, anchored by jasmine and lily of the valley with supporting notes of carnation, rose, and violet that create a lush, multidimensional bouquet. The base settles into a soft musky amber with sandalwood and heliotrope, giving the fragrance warmth and longevity without becoming heavy. The overall character is fresh yet creamy, striking a balance between green florals and powdery comfort. Eternity suits anyone drawn to classic, wearable florals that don't veer into heavy or mature territory. It's equally at home in an office or casual setting, making it a reliable everyday choice for those who prefer established floral formulas over trend-driven compositions. The fragrance aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Cipher scent profiles.
What are the notes in Calvin Klein Eternity? +
Top: Citruses, Freesia, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange, Sage. Heart: Carnation, Jasmine, Lily, Lily Of The Valley, Marigold, Narcissus, Rose, Violet. Base: Amber, Heliotrope, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Eternity? +
Calvin Klein Eternity belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Calvin Klein Eternity? +
Based on shared notes, Versace V'E for women (Amber, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Lily Of The Valley), Liz Claiborne Liz Claiborne for women (Amber, Musk, Jasmine, Narcissus), floris Night Scented Jasmine (Amber, Musk, Jasmine, Lily), elizabeth-taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (Amber, Musk, Carnation, Jasmine), Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana Variety (Musk, Sandalwood, Carnation, Jasmine) may smell similar to Eternity.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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