Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Eternity
Eternity by Calvin Klein (1988) is built around Freesia, Mandarin, Sage, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Lancôme · 2004
Miracle So Magic!
Shared notes: Rose, Lily, Narcissus, Amber, Musk. What differs: Pink Pepper, Violet, Hazelnut. Same family (Floral).
- 2
Elizabeth Taylor · 1991
White Diamonds
Shared notes: Lily, Rose, Narcissus, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli.
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Hugo Boss · 2006
Boss Femme
Shared notes: Freesia, Mandarin, Rose, Lily, Musk. What differs: Black Currant, Jasmine, Apricot.
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Cerruti · 1995
Cerruti 1881 pour Femme
Shared notes: Freesia, Narcissus, Rose, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Green Notes, Mimosa. Same family (Floral).
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Lancôme · 1995
Poême
Shared notes: Narcissus, Mandarin, Freesia, Amber, Musk. What differs: Blue Poppy, Datura, Bergamot.
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Issey Miyake · 1992
L'Eau d'Issey
Shared notes: Freesia, Lily, Rose, Musk, Amber. What differs: Lotus, Melon, Peony.
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Estée Lauder · 1985
Beautiful
Shared notes: Rose, Lily, Mandarin, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Jasmine, Tuberose, Carnation. Same family (Floral).
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Mandarin, Rose, Narcissus, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant.
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Cartier · 2018
Carat
Shared notes: Narcissus, Lily, Musk. What differs: Green Notes, Pear, Bergamot. Same family (Floral).
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Hermès · 1974
Amazone
Shared notes: Mandarin, Narcissus, Rose, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Galbanum, Bergamot, Violet Leaf.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Eternity?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Miracle So Magic! by Lancôme is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Eternity, including Rose, Lily, Narcissus.
What is an alternative to Eternity from another house?
Miracle So Magic! (Lancôme, 2004) picks up Rose, Lily, Narcissus in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.