Eternity
“Eternity by Calvin Klein is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, white floral composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Eternity by Calvin Klein was launched in 1988 as a deliberate shift from the provocative advertising of earlier releases like Obsession. Perfumer Sophia Grojsman crafted this fragrance around serene, minimalist accords that blend green and aromatic notes with white florals and warm spices. The composition opens with fresh greens and freesia before transitioning into a heart of carnation, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine, all anchored by the warmth of sandalwood and amber. This transition from crisp freshness to soft floral warmth makes Eternity a lasting classic that resonated deeply upon its launch, grossing roughly $35 million in its first year.
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Application Tips
Eternity's fresh top notes will fade within an hour, so apply it in the morning for daytime wear. The floral warmth and powdery base emerge after this initial burst, making it ideal for a full day of subtle scent presence.
Sophia Grojsman
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances · American
As a child, in Belarus, this perfume queen-to-be would run around the garden smelling roses and jasmine, leaving her toys untouched, dismissed. After studying chemistry at university, she emigrated to New York and joined the IFF laboratories where she learned the art of perfumery under the guidance of Ernest Shiftan, one of the greatest American perfumers in history. Sophia was the first perfumer to inverse classical proportions of ingredients in perfumes, having discovered that an overdose of a certain ingredient could propel it to the top of the perfume’s structure. She combined this revolutionary technique with classical perfume structures to create a truly unique aesthetic, one that was to forever shape the art of perfume making. She was also well-known for her endless fascination with rose, a flower she uses in most of her creations. At Frédéric Malle’s request, she applied herself for the first time to the art of scented candles.
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The calm of a family picnic on the beach, where serene moments are captured and cherished.
Fig. 01 — Eternity, Calvin Klein
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