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    Eternity For Men vs. Carrera (original)

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Eternity For Men vs. Carrera (original)
    Eternity For MenCarrera (original)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19901988
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm—
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Eternity For Men

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    White Floral
    Lavender
    Herbal

    Carrera (original)

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Provençal lavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange
    LavenderBergamotCorianderRosemary
    Heart
    SageJuniper BerriesBasilGeraniumJasmineCorianderOrange BlossomLily of the Valley
    GingerAniseCloveJasmine
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskVetiverBrazilian RosewoodAmber
    MuskCedarTonka BeanSandalwoodOakmossLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Eternity For Men vs. Carrera (original)
    Eternity For MenCarrera (original)
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance asks for patience. The citrus opening is brief and efficient, but what follows is a masterclass in masculine balance. Lavender, ambergris, and suede don't compete; they concede.Eternity For Men
    The anise will either pull you in or make you leave the counter. That's not a warning. That's the point. This one plays a different game entirely, offering an alternative to the louder approaches.Carrera (original)