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Calvin Klein · Sold as masculine
Eternity for Men Summer 2012
A walk through a city park at midday — where juicy melon meets spicy juniper, balanced by soft florals and warm woody notes.
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Eternity for Men Summer 2012Mid-range · $40–100
38%Similar accords, often for less8.0 Zara · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares melon, musk and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eternity for Men Summer 2012 by Calvin Klein was launched in 2012 as part of the brand’s commitment to minimalism and classic style. This fragrance opens with a fresh, juicy melon note that contrasts beautifully with the spicy juniper berries, creating an invigorating start. The heart of chamomile, hyacinth, mimosa, and violet leaf brings a green and floral balance, grounding the composition in nature’s freshness. The base notes of Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, musk, patchouli, and amber provide warmth and depth, ensuring that this scent remains both fresh and enduring throughout the day.
Eternity for Men Summer 2012 has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays to capture both the fresh opening and the warm base. The scent is best enjoyed during warmer weather when its fresh and spicy elements can shine.
Fig. 01 — Eternity for Men Summer 2012, Calvin Klein
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Clement Gavarry and Jean-Marc Chaillan
The Eternity line
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Designer Calvin Klein
More from the house · founded 1968 · United States
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The originalEternity for Men Summer 2012Calvin Klein · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 20158.0 ZaraShares Melon, Musk and Amberunder $40★ 3.91 (718)38%Match
Davidoff · 2007Cool Water Game Happy Summer For MenShares 4 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.12 (43)
With Calvin Klein Calvin
Adds citrus, warm spicy and white floral; shares chamomile and patchouli and 1 more note.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 20%.