The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
When Eternity for men by Calvin Klein was launched, in 1989, it represented a landmark. Compared to the other perfumes of the same decade, it was cleaner, fresher and more modern, but still with the classic signs of its time. Many fragrances of the nineties drew inspiration from it and in some cases, even shamelessly copied from it. Just like its feminine counterpart from the previous year, it was inspired by the designer’s wedding in 1987. One reason for the success of both versions was also the relatively low retail price.
The opening stage has generic citrus notes with traces of classic notes like lavender, leather and soft wood. The shift to the middle notes is fairly quick, after fiteen – twenty minutes, and it is announced by a note that smells like fern at first, but it is actually ginger, very similar to Fuel for men by Diesel. The ginger is quite intense and almost pure, and seems to be accompanied by some green 
aromatic note of rosemary, sage or basil. In the base notes the ginger is still dominant, but with other floral notes. There are also traces of citrus like lemon or lime and a note of basil.
Although the aroma is well known, classic, and quite old, Eternity perfume is still pleasant to smell after more than twenty years. The best scenario to wear it would be a relaxed summer weekend. In the office it gives an elegant and clean image, although the blueprint of the eighties is well present. The ginger feels quite masculine and can endure a winter use, and can also be quite effective on the romantic side, as the notes are quite mature and “experienced,although at times it can smell a little “paternal.” The fact that it is a very popular fragrance can be a drawback in formal social occasions, where it would be good to stand out with a different perfume.
The ideal age range starts from 25 and goes up until 50 years.
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