Eternity
Eternity by Calvin Klein is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1988 in the designer price tier. It opens with freesia, mandarin and clary sage, moves into lily of the valley, damask rose and narcissus and dries down to sandalwood, white musk and amber. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Freesia Crisp, slightly peppery floral. Clean and a bit synthetic in a good way.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Heart
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Narcissus Green, hay-like and slightly animalic. Strange and beautiful.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Smells like this
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- Ralph Lauren Safari
- Chloé Roses de Chloé
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- Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds
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