Eternity for Men Eau de Parfum Calvin Klein cologne – a fragrance for men 2019

Do you love fragrances from the 80s and 90s? Or just maybe you’re in search of a modern cologne which is UNIQUE compared to today’s all-too-similar releases? Enjoy green scents? Appreciate your fougeres? Want to “stand out” nicely as a masculine man in the land of the ordinary? Then what follows is for you. (Once I smelled this new Eternity for Men EDP by Calvin Klein, I just couldn’t wait to review it!).

Let me start by saying that I would probably never have owned this fragrance had I first seen its “perfume rating” (above) @ 3.60. It would have been a “pass” for me, having not smelled it. My take on the rating is that for many the new Eternity for Men EDP is “a bridge too far” from today’s mainstream tastes. (Accordingly, my perception is that while some here are rating this fragrance somewhat low, several others are rating it fairly high–thus the rather moderate overall rating). But from the moment my daughter had me smell it on a peel-and-sniff insert inside Sports Illustrated fairly recently, I knew I HAD TO HAVE IT! In short, this fragrance smells like a “perfectly-modernized” version of the original Eternity For Men edt. And for originality sake, I’m very pleased the new EDP really doesn’t smell all that similar; yet it is in keeping with the outstanding fougere “style” of the original. Now, I must be perfectly frank here…..Will this new fragrance end up being a blockbuster? No. Will it be the best fragrance you’ve ever smelled? Probably not. Could this even be a compliment-getter? Well, yes. But the fact is, I have been not-so-patiently waiting for a modernized masculine fragrance a la the 80s and 90s ever since the turn of the millennium, and this is a truly noteworthy release in that distinct vein!

This new EDP is extraordinarily well-blended, consistent with the original in its early years. Its sweetness is also on par with the very slight-sweet original EDT–but whereas the EDTs sweetness comes primarily from citruses and amber–the EDPs sweetness emanates from green apple and nutmeg. The cypress and sage notes here are not “overly” powerful, as one might expect they could be; nevertheless solidly green, aromatic and the real heart of this fragrance. Progressively more apparent as the composition develops is cypriol, a plant with a woody, earthy scent said to smell like a hybrid of cedar, vetiver and patchouli; and also hinting of “cinnamon”. Lavender and geranium were thoughtfully chosen to exceptionally compliment this creation’s notes, and as florals often do, round out the scent. Ozonic notes and ambergris are masterfully utilized to aerate, moisturize, balance and otherwise enhance the composition as a whole. The dusty suede may be most purposeful; adding masculinity, warmth and depth while also serving to harmonize with the herbal greenness, earthy woodiness and floral freshness; creating a smooth, relaxed, unique and inviting modern masculine experience.

The performance of this fragrance is above-average for me, considering I have dry skin. I get 6 hours longevity, while many tell me the projection is solidly in the 3-4 feet range. Living in Southern California I can easily see this as a 4-season fragrance, given that our winters are very mild. It has remarkable versatility for most occasions from dressy-casual to suits. Value is built-in as it’s only been on the market for several months and available on-line for about $29 for 100ml! While the original was popular with teens and older, this new one will be best for mature 30 year-olds and up. But I’d like to share an interesting point: I have an older-teenage daughter and son who are both very much into fragrances, and each individually “critical”, especially when it comes to the colognes I wear. Quite surprisingly, they BOTH enjoy Eternity for Men EDP! They really like the greenness, freshness and woodiness, along with the green apple and suede, but most memorably they said, “It’s what a man SHOULD smell like!” I couldn’t agree more. Eternity for Men EDP…..
A uniquely creative yet “comfortable” masculine fragrance for everyday wear.