Eternity by Calvin Klein

rubitta

when i used this perfum , i was not feel comfortable maybe it was not my style , but usually i choosed the same notes but this was didnt match with me lot of people like it when i used it , but me no i didnt like .
i used it before 2 years

Cyndyava

I tried and I tried and I tried again...and I just cant' LIKE this one. I feel like I should apologize for that, but don't know who I would be apologizing too, so...
This seems to smell better on everyone else but me. The best I ever smelled it was in the late 80's...A pretty, young, hotel clerk was checking us into our room in Boston. It smelled so florally-warm on her. And since it is so easily recognizeable, I knew which perfume it was...purchased a bottle based on smelling it on someone else. On me, it just smells like plastic-powdery-flower overkill. Darn.

mister_chaz

I can't give an impartial judgment to this one: one of my closest friends used to wear it, so every time i smell it, i think of that person))anyway, there's hardly any one who is not familiar with this frag: it's very flowery and one must be very careful not to overdo with it, otherwise it gets unbearable)
if using just a little bit - it gets magnificent, kinda sweet and fresh))I actually got many complements by wearing this frag; my ex-boyfriend was crazy about it!

sherapop

Continuing my stroll down Calvin Klein memory lane, I am currently ensconced in ETERNITY, another no-holds-barred, super-sillage, *very* floral floral by Sophia Grojsman.

Like PARIS (also a Grojsman creation), ETERNITY is a veritable flowerbomb (a name that would have been most apt for either of these two fragrances, among others launched about the same time...). But here the rose does not dominate, and is even downplayed, next to an assortment of other multicolored flowers that really do drown out most of the nonfloral elements from beginning to end.

Although I managed to drain a couple of bottles of ETERNITY, today I am wondering how I accomplished such a feat. It may be that during the decade in which it appeared, along with other super-sillage florals such as SUNG, CABOTINE, PARIS, AMARIGE, TRESOR, etc., there was a lot of Y2K anxiety in the air, and people were truly worried that they might have to get by with a single bottle of perfume for the rest of their life. These perfumes take the notion of "signature scent" to a whole new stratum, verging closer to "tattoo".

Yes, this is a strong, in-your-face floral that cannot really be underapplied. ETERNITY incessantly, persistently presents itself to the wearer's mind (and that of all those in the immediate vicinity). The flowers are pretty, if a tad synthetic, but the sillage is almost suffocating. A further problem, idiosyncratic to me, is that I detect clove here somewhere, though it is not listed in the notes. For several years now, I have found the pronounced scent of clove--whether real or perceived--to be very difficult to endure.

Still, ETERNITY holds a place in my heart, as I really did like it, for a time.

Sissi

Calvin Klein's Eternity is the cooly
reserved younger Sister to Obsession
but neverless a simply Elegant Monocrome
Shaped Bottle the best bottle design in
my collection in my opinion.
but the scent is a mixure of menthol
& powder. which is not my favorite
perfume but not the worst and i think
it smell to sethentic. to be my Favorite.

brickbird

I like Eternity. It is a perfume I like to turn to time after time. Especially during springtime. It is kind of playful, feminine, warm.

rithacha

The Calvin Klein perfume line just doesn't work for me. Out of all the ones I've tested, I've only liked Obsession for Men, and Truth is barely decent. This is all in my own opinion, but Eternity reminds me of why I like to stay far away from CK fragrances.

The sage in the opening is adorable, but it's annoying how blatantly synthetic the green notes are. I find it obnoxiously soapy and in-your-face. Compared to the green notes in O de Lancome, Eterniy smells more like hand sanitizer than a brush of myriad grasses and herbs. Also, is there no mint? My poor nose might be confused, but I pick up something vaguely minty and cool . . . a segue into a frosty floral heart that is ok, I suppose. The lilies and violets are nice, supported by something that smells like charmomile (??). Floral floral floral down to a musky musky base. Nothing terribly groundbreaking here.

One thing that *is* interesting (besides the unrepentantly chemical opening) is the temperature of the fragrance. It's ice cold!! It's very very cooling, if you know what I mean. Not citrusy, but rather minty and chilly, like a refrigerated glass of earl tea. If (ignoring the opening) I were to imagine a lady who carries this, she would be serene, not sweating under her full business-suit on a hot day, cool hands. Air-conditioned.

Puma

It's really stong, floral and a little bit spicy fragrance. It cheers me up:)

Fragaria

I want to get some of this. I just smelled it for the first time. I feel it as a very proper and feminine fragrance. I bet Samantha Stevens wore this! It's just that clean. A scent an executive's wife would wear!

rdoonanuk

I used to wear this one in my 20s but I don't love it as much as the notes say that I should! It's my best friend's signature scent though and I love it on her, floral with a quirk. Think it must be one of those chemistry things...
Also it doesn't last on my skin. It's so strange the way longevity of perfumes is different on everyone's skin.

IamWoman

I bought this fragrance yesterday. I tried it today. I am returning it tomorrow. This overbearing scent smells like cheap hair shampoo on me, plus it gives me a headache!!! Sorry...this one definitely goes back!

guest_me

i got this parfume from my mom when she went abroad
well, i don't like it from the first time i sprayed it. maybe because the smell is too strong for me. but if you look for something mature and classic it could be a good choice.
but for me, i think i will only collect this parfume in my closet instead of throw it or using it.

ilikethequiet

I haven't worn this perfume in twenty years; I'm testing this from a bottle that a family member loaned to me. It's an older version of this perfume, in the typical big, rectangular bottle. It's pale yellow in color and it's labeled "Eternity Cologne", with a stopper that you use to dab the perfume onto the body.

The first few seconds are pure rubbing alcohol, likely due to the age of this bottle. Then it's all citrus. I didn't smell orange, but rather something closer to grapefruit. It was quite pleasant and refreshing.

After a few minutes, the florals appear. First, daffodil: I didn't smell the scent of a daffodil flower, but rather the earthy and weirdly oily smell of daffodil pollen. There's a bit of bitterness/bite from the marigold, but that's fleeting. Eventually the florals meld into soft roses and peppery carnation. It's not overly sweet on me, though. It's just pretty, a soft feminine scent.

The dry down, however, faded to a barely there clean washed skin smell, with just the hint of rose. This bottle yielded a very pretty scent, but after fifteen minutes, it's barely discernible. I'll have to pick up a little EdP Mini to see if it vanished because of the age of this bottle, or because that's the nature of this perfume's dry down. I don't mind it, though- it's nice to know of a subdued floral that is appropriate for everyday wear.

All in all, Eternity is a very pretty floral that I remember fondly from my teen years.

nicesmell66

I wish I liked this perfume. It´s such a classy scent, but it just does nor smell right on my skin.My sister has been wearing Eternity for years, and it smells absolutely wonderful on her. I guess it really depends on your own body chemistry.

alexanna7

Like some things in it.maybe will try the orchid and the rose version.and maybe the moment.there.s to much carnation in this i think.or a gal i knew put to much.and felt temporal headache when she arrived.got light floral.juicy.kate.intimely.

cinamatic

I love the smell of Eternity. I wore it from when it launched (the sample page in Elle magazine left the room smelling so wonderful that I bought some) for a good few years and now it has a nostalgic appeal to me.

I wouldn't wear it all the time - I think it's quite strong, something I didn't mind in my teens/early twenties but now I prefer something more subtle for during the day.

I would wear it on occasion in the evenings.

I recommend the EDT spray rather than the perfume that you dab - I had that and it went off quite quickly.

Mellyhelly

Many years ago Eternity has been my signature scent for about 3 months, so not a long lasting signature!
It was a new kind of scent then and I happily jumped into the stream!
My ex bf liked it on me and this was a plus.
It is a very grren type of fragrance but very very tenacious! I was not used to that kind of fixing for such a fresh fragrance. It smelled very "American" if it makes sense, a little bit in the Tommy Hilfigher line.
I smell green, citrus and flowers throught the duration of on skin without great changes.
I smell mandarine, lily-of-the-valley and lightweight patchouli, but I missed the other notes. Honestly I think that notes listing gives just an idea of how the actual scent is. Most of the time they look all similar, yet fragrances are so different.
Anyway after 3 months I grew tired of this invading scent, green and clinging to everything. It was nice but too aggressive. This happen to me with all Calvin Klein fragrances. I quickly become tired of them and after a while they hit me on my brain.
I left the little rest of the bottle to a friend. A nice and then innovative scent anyway. The bottle is essential and elegant.

Pandemonium

A tender, delicate smell. Not overly sweet, but definatley a floral scent. Perfect for women of all ages - I could picture my fifteen year old sister and my eighty year old grandmother wearing it. After the opening sweet notes have dried down, a spicier, calmer tone takes over. The sweet almost disappears, leaving a very light note of heliotrope, combined with strong carnation. Might not be everybody's taste, so be careful if you decided to give it as a gift:)

Sassy1

It starts out very sweet with an almost vitamin smell in the background which I think is from the sage. No citrus or green notes. It then settles into sweet violets. That's it so far. Way too syrupy for warm weather and could give you cavities if you wear it enough.
It reminds me alot of Volupte, without the pretty sparkly fruit accord.
This one's a no for me.

twinklestar.pa

I purchased a tiny bottle of this in a drug store. Sample size. It was, to put it kindly, not good. I wonder if some degradation take place in the little sample bottles, or if some lesser strength of perfume is used in these teenie weenies. I hope to try it as a sample in a department store.

Dawnie

Eternity starts off well. It's lush and sweet and promises to be a favourite, but over time I found I used it less and less. Its empty somehow. There's something missing. It's not a stayer.

truffles

I think this smells horrible and I really can't work out why anybody would like it. Just one big strange fake horrible smell, yuck.

perfeminine87

Asipetitta,

I too have received an orange colored Eternity from E-bay. Mine came uncapped and only about half full. I think the color change is due to aging of the perfume. Shelf life for a perfume is averaged at 3 years. It's not bad but the scent may have become stronger.

perfeminine87

Very floral and sharp. Speaks volumes of feminitity in a classic way. I think this is for a middle-aged or older woman which is fine because I don't mind older scents. I like it but definitely not my favorite. On me it smells green and I can really pinpoint the fressia. I'm in love with the drydown.

missk

I couldn't get over how sweet this fragrance was when I first applied it to my skin. I had expected something crisp and fresh, however what I got was something entirely different, very flowery and green.

Eternity is rather soft and musky, yet quite classic and somewhat formal. In my personal opinion, I'd find this scent a little too strong for casual wear.

I applaud Calvin Klein for creating a scent that would have easily re-defined fragrances in the 80's. Compared to the other scents from this decade, Eternity would have been a breath of fresh air. However, I must add that back then, and even today, Eternity is not a fragrance that will appeal to everyone.

I particularly like the drydown which consists of a soft, flowery, clean skin-scent which really compliments my skin chemistry.

My only criticism was that I found Eternity to smell rather similar to laundry detergent. It had that all too familiar crisp, clean, white shirt scent that for me seems a little bit predictable and common.

ParfumOui

Could not stand the smell. It's not the worst perfume out there but just goes to show that just because its a designer perfume doesn't automatically make it good.

guest_luciana

conquiste a mi enamorado con este perfume! I love it

1blondeangel

My absolute favorite CK fragrance! It's a light floral with a sweet undertone. Very nice for day or night!

Asipetitta

Hi,
Can this one come in orangey color? I received my Eternity size 3.4 oz bottle from ebay. It is come dark orangey in color and not clear,pink,red or purple like any of the line of Eternity. Can someone help me with this. The scent after I sprayed is strong like original Eternity and it is not fake I'm sure of that.

DC-8

Got this for my mother, as her favorite. Anyways, she likes it but also comments that it used to vanish quickly. I saw she was right, unfortunately.

Such a nice perfume and lack of longevity... CK needs to employ some more professional chemists or do something with product line, I guess! :-)

gucci

Eternity is a very sweet but floral fragrance for women.At first spraying it floral and a bit citrusy and the middle notes get very sexy and exotic.But after a while the base notes starts to get unisex

ssorrow

Way too strong for me.. It's not horrible, but I can't really stand it. It suites a more mature woman.

JB78

This is my Aunt Lisa's signature perfume, and has been since 1988. I love this one so much. When Calvin Klein launched Eternity in 1988, it was a nice change to some of the heady fragrances earlier in that decade. I get a lot of freesia out of this one. It smells clean and crisp. If you are old enough like me to remember the insane popularity this perfume had, then you also probably remember how people oversprayed this perfume. I think this is the main reason so many dislike this fragrance. If used in moderation(1-2 sprays) it is really nice. It is a 21 year old classic that has stood the test of time. Anytime I smell it, I think of my aunt, and all the good memories of the late 80's and 90's. Eternity also reminds me of the Saved By The Bell and Wilson Phillips days. If you like clean florals, give Eternity a go.

abigailmarie

I love this one, but unfortunately it does not smell good on me. On certain people, like my aunt who wears this as a signature scent, it is fantastic. On me however, smells awful and too musty. I like the top notes on this one. If it smells good on you, than go for it!

mihaeka

This one is...all about love, addictive and misterious for eternity.

ariadna

To me this fragrance is light,flowery,fresh and sweet and also my personal favourite fragrance Calvin Klein.
It's an absolutely gorgeous perfume!

falovalo

I had an english teacher in the 7th and 8th grade who wore this. And i didn't like her very much. So, unfortunately this reminds me of her. Even so, it has a slightly smokey aspect about that I could never reconcile myself with. Its not particularly girly, but I suppose it would suit a confident and self assured woman.

michellehii

A gift I got from friend.

I can't wear this perfume!It gives me headache everytime. I hate the smell. But I do realise this perfume smell nicer and softer after like an hour, when it dries. But I just can't stand the strong smell it gives on top. What note is that?? I don't know, I just dislike.

randik

I think that this has to be Calvin Klein's impressionistic masterpiece. It is very complex, indeed. The way it passes through different stages so effortlessly and beautifully is just amazing. It doesn't fade or turn into something foul, it just shifts between one layer of flower to another perfectly. The perfume is everything I associate with romantic and classic - and has a staying power few perfumes can match. A true winner.

emily1981

I bought this because its considered one of the classics. What do I have to say about it? YUCK Gave it to a friend who loves it.

junior halston

This scent reminds me of college senior year. Calvin totally summed up the end of an era the 80's and the beginning of a new outlook.

I graduated in 1990 and times were changing from the earlier days of greed and over want those values were starting to fade out. AIDS was a new great fear on everyone’s mind and safe sex if any was the way.

It was the end of college and youth for now was time to join the full time working world and leave the rambunctious years behind. Every girl on campus was ditching their Obsession and Poison for a fresh relief. Eternity brought it all together like an old fashion bouquet of flowers with a modern twist. Though in those early 90's they still had not learned that fragrances don't have to be that strong to make an impact.

veruska

Eternity brings great memories from my days on university. It was a man magnet, and even some of my proffessor's commented on it. Test it again i can see how loud it is( I wasn't aware of that back then) . But as this is a Sophia Grosjman perfume it makes sense. She Knows how to make radiant scents. Now i see it as bighearted camp, a delightful fairytale of love-conquering-all( See the whole campaign, perfume, ad photos etc). A warm tribute to the suburban girl, exhilarating, hilariously sad and beautiful crafted. The citrus and the very spicy spring floral,the powder of the violets that enters the picture in the middle notes, hand in hand with a dewy honeyed white blossom and a bit high pitched sandalwood end. i still find it as easygoing and crystal clear except of the drydown that seems a bit more forced. After all it belongs to my youth and nothing can change that!

tessture

Very pretty. Soft, faint musky floral without the cloying clump of icky vanilla a lot of musk/floral blends rely on. Nice. The sample didn’t last at all for longevity.

katyas

While this perfume smells OK, I don't much like it - it is too ... too much like everything else. I don't like the citrus scent at the top or the powdery finish, and these overwhelm all other fragrance notes on my skin.

Jasraeldesigns

When I first smelled this one, it reminded me of cherry popsicles! lol
I loved it, as it took me to my childhood instantly when I smelled it. I believe its the carnation and patcholli in the end for me. I like it and have not thought of this one in YEARS!!! its a classic, and I think its fine time we bring these oldies but goodies back into rotation.

So I will be purchasing this one this weekend for sure!

Thanks Calvin :-)

laurel0000

Someone once dumped a bottle on my doorstep as a prank b/c everyone knew how much i hated this scent. Is it the carnation, or the heliotrope?, I don't know but it's bitter, pungeant and tooooo strong. I smell NO wood whatsoever, but I am a wood fanatic which is maybe why this scent doesn't work for me. I get headaches if I'm around it too long.

PR

I've never smelled a flower garden here, rather synthetic but tempting product of some unknown and strange alchemy..

I like it a lot, but enjoy more smelling it occasionally from the bottle. I find it difficult to wear, especially when indoors, slightly too sharp and bitter. It is ideal for my taste after about 10hrs.. I would be really indescribably happy if this scent would be a little down key..

essija

This was a nice scent, yes it can be overwhelming if sprayed too much. Its perfect for everyday and I got a lot of compliments. It just didn't have that WoW quality for me. I ended up giving mine to my step daughter.. Maybe more popular with younger girls.. I needed something more unique.

Malegria

Eternity is meant to be used in micro doses...Only then it reveals itself as it is - the wonderful watercolor painting of a beautiful flower garden. It reminds me Paris by YSL in it`s base, but Eternity is more bitter and sharp. The marigold heart of a perfume is adorable, and I feel roses all the time I wear it.

woogyjones50

A light application of this perfume is a must. I like this perfume very much although it does not smell like anything natural if that makes sense. I suppose the word I'm looking for is synthetic... But I love how big, loud and proud it is-there really is no ignoring Eternity. I think it has got a bit of a bad rap over the years as one can admit it is somewhat dated. But I can honestly say that this is the perfume that I wear that gets the most compliments from men...The staying power is absolutely amazing. It is clean scent and should be worn when you want to get attention.

guest_Sultane

One of the best..my boyfriend loves it on me. My friends and colleagues are always asking me ich perfume i'm wearing...Stays on me the wole day. Strong. A Masterpiece. True.

loretta

great fragrance, but I can´t stand it on hot days... strong , long lasting, very good

Aalia

This perfume smells similar to the smell of biology class. This perfume has the
smell of the giant buckets of animals preserved in formaldehyde for dissection in biology class. It has been 20 years since the perfume debuted and I was in biology class, and to this day I cannot shake the familiarity, connection, and similarity of these two scents.

Lisa

Este perume es un clásico de clásicos, nunca cansa y es al mismo tiempo casual y especial. Me encanta, siempre hay que tener uno de estos en casa.

tasha0705

well, this is a beautiful perfume, for extraordinary women, those you crave for, but can only watch from a distance...It is much different than all the other scents, because it almost doesn't change on my skin. It is cold and yet extremely attractive, intriguing...I wore it on my wedding day and felt like our love would last forever...

LORENA

beautiful flowers and strong mandarin orange, I wear it once a month, usually on windy days. I like it better in the air than on my skin, not suitable on hot days I think, but a great perfume

perfumista

I love it on others, but after a while it does give me a headache. so I couldn't wear it...

amanda

its a beautiful scent, when it dries down it smells like the perfect perfume, when i smell this i have to wonder where this wonderful smell comes from, then i realize it was me.
its quite a strong perfume still being delicate and tender. but dont put on too much,

Halvah

I still love it. Maybe it behaves just the opposite way on different skins. When I wear it I feel that the world is just beautiful.

aroma-ga

i like this perfume, and it don't smels like a baby pawder:) it's so fresh, and the flowers there very beautiful

Nuppu

Classic and somehow crystal clear scent. For me this is everything right, nothing bothers, beautiful flowers just right way, great lasting power, and always make me feel good. True love with this one.

Passionflower

I love it! Everytime I smell it. It makes me feel happy.

indigo.smile

When it dry, i think it quite nice. the flowery scent appeal nicely slight warm and strong. But i'm not prefer to use it in my casual time

perfume_lover

I hate this perfume. GIve me a headache whenever i spray it on.

Halvah

When I first tried it, I hated it too. Carnation is definetely not my flower, and I felt it's smell annoying, depressing. A few years later, without coming across with it, but reading a lot of compliments, I started to long for it, and bought a small bottle. Now this is one of my favourites. It's very sophisticated, excellent quality and unique, even if popular and well-known, often-worn. Improves my mood when I'm happy and qualm, but sometimes it makes my depression even deeper when I'm upset. It really lives - I would assume.

guest_Sitara

Every time i use it people ask me what perfume I'm using. I feel more confident .