Eternity Intense

I wore this to bed last night, and whoa! Iris galore! But it's not sickly sweet, and it has an intense chocolate note along with lots of lovely orris root. I can't believe how good this is, and I think it's a pity that it was discontinued. I find it much more interesting than any other recent Calvin Klein scents that I can recall. It probably wasn't the best bedtime scent because it didn't seem to fade away, as I expected--it intensified over hours into a delectable iris-chocolate-rose-vanilla sandalwood concotion. It's a real trip, and it seems to behave nicely on my skin (which I prepped beforehand with unscented body lotion, contributing to the longevity, I'm sure). I will buy another, bigger bottle if the price is right. I wish they would just rerelease this under a different name since it smells nothing like Eternity or any other CK fragrance I can think of. As others have noticed, it has a pronounced makeup-powder scent, like old-timey luxury makeup, with an almost photorealistic "lipstick rose" effect, only it's suffused with iris. It reminds me a tiny bit of my beloved Misia because it's such a good makeup smell, but it's a lot weirder. I see why it's listed as being comparable to Alien--so many of my favorite scents are--but that one is all about the jasmine, and this one lets the iris dominate (along with the similar, more powdery orris). I don't think I have anything else in my collection that carries quite such a Golden Age Hollywood face powder vibe. Just to indulge in some mild anachronism here, I could imagine Rita Hayworth wearing this, but I could also imagine Jeanne Moreau or Simone Signoret wearing it. To me it smells glamorous and melancholy, like a rainy spring day in Paris. It smells like a deep violet dusk. Spectacular!

Am I the only one who thinks that this smells like baby powder (aka talc)? Not that that's bad, but I wish someone had mentioned that! I was looking for a Love, Chloe by Chloe - sort of powdery cosmetic scent... and to me, this just isn't it. This is much more demure, very innnocent powder, nothing womanly or sexy in this, to my nose. :/ Edit: After a few months of owning it.. it has definitely grown on me. I use it as a workplace scent, it makes me feel confident and fresh. This is a really hard scent to describe but on my skin I would say this is: very strong osmanthus opening but that goes away in 20 minutes and then I'm left with powdery human skin scent. It's bizarre! Edit2: I totally changed my mind about this perfume, I love it now! I wear it a a bedtime scent usually because I find it very comforting: it's an iris/orris and rose 🌹 powder cloud ☁️🤍😍 ! The 'aquatic' facet adds interest, makes the scent airy (so the powder doesn't become too heavy/ cloying, which is great.) I think it too me time to learn to appreciate this scent because it is so unusual. But yeah, definitely love it now! 🥰🤍🤍🤍

I picked up a 1oz at Marshalls for a good price, and I wish I would have bought the bigger bottle they had because I really like it! Its earthy and sweet. It is powdery, but in a good way. This is one I suggest smelling for yourself. My Husband and I liked this so much we wanted to get the Eternity Intense for Men, but when we smelled it we didn't prefer it. I think we should try it again, because we were sampling too many fragrances that day. This reminds me of the "invent your scent" collection The Body Shop had in the early 2000's. They had 8 different fragrances, and you picked two and sprayed them together to make up your own signature. What two it was is kind of moot, because they discontinued it, so hopefully CK doesn't do away with the Intense any time soon. Try it, hopefully it works for you. *****UPDATE 7/3/18****** Just got a bottle of Lacoste Natural and it smells like a sport version of CK Eternity Intense in the dry down. CK Eternity Intense has become one of my favorite fragrances, and my Husband also loves it! I think its pretty unique and I haven't smelled it on anyone else.

This is just such a lovely warm comforting fragrance to me. Not 'screechy' sharp or sickening sweet, it is definitely a skin scent with my body chemistry. Love the opening & it's transition to the heart & base notes is pretty swift...I wish the longevity was there & am disappointed about the misleading 'intense' sale pitch. It probably needs just one or two more notes/chemicals to bring it more to life & an intense level, but all the same, it is gorgeous & I just have to keep reapplying throughout the day to get my 'fix' of this scent. It is not in the slightest bit related to the original & they could have called it something else entirely new. Not as unique as REVEAL, but still something different than other current releases out there, especially for lovers of iris/violet powdery freshness with underlying creamy vanilla. All in all, a beautiful wearable scent, for all seasons, all times of the day.

It was a blind buy because I love powdery scents and I love iris. This caught my attention because of the make-up/make-up bag/lipstick scent comparison. I have been really into baby powder/sweet, soapy talc powder perfumes with iris being a prominent note in most of those, but recently I decided to explore iris in different forms and so I purchased this, as well as Prada Infusion d'Iris. With Eternity Intense, I can definitely see why some people mention that lipsticky/makeup scent in relation to that, I can definitely smell it. :) But it's also fruity (someone mentioned bananas/berries there and I can only agree with that). Very nice fragrance, not a typical drugstore floral, nor an entirely sweet smell. :) It also shares certain similarity with Infusion d'Iris (obviously becaue of that iris note that reminds me slightly of pencil shavings, too). Very affordable and good for daily wear.

A strange fragrance. I almost washed it off my hand because the first (and second, third, etc.) sniff was like being slapped or running into a wall. I could not even identify what it was but I did not like it. I am guessing it was the orris, but I found it unpleasant. Now, luckily I was quite busy with work and I started to sniff something pleasant after a few hours. It developed into a lovely clean vanilla scent that is just now fading after about 8 hours. I do not see much in common in this scent and the original one. However, in total I gave it a "Love" rating because how pleasant it turned out to be. I am just not quite sure what I could do to rush through the unpleasant first hour (or so) of its development.

Of course this bears no relation to the original at all but it's a great perfume on its own merit. The opening has one of the most realistic pear notes I have ever smelled. It captures the essence of a perfectly ripe pear - without any syrup on it. Then comes the lovely violet and smooth creamy iris. Again no added sugar - it's much more a classic fragrance. It's quite cold until the very end of the drydown when the warmer earthy base develops. The lack of sweetness might put some people off but if you want a break from 'sugar rush' fragrance this is perfect. Personally I love it - especially for Spring and Autumn. Good sillage and very long lasting.

This one is actually one of the best irises I've smelled, closest to the bottle I could see myself buying. A buttery, make up bag iris, lipstick, a little synthetic but, definitely iris dominant, no violets, just that touch sweet, smells like a boudoir and i am here for it. Even has that touch carrot seedy earthy vibe which I LOVE in these style perfumes, and a touch of rose always puts a lovely romantic twist on such a perfume. I really like it, lets see how long it performs, I could see myself owning this and wearing a full bottle over the next years! Drydown a beautiful aromatic spring floral. Love it.

Love this. This takes me back to the 90s. I had Insolence from Guerlain and they do share the same DNA, a powdery iris and violet scent. I am buying the full bottle as soon as I finish the sample. anyway... I just have to comment on the bottle: it is totally ugly and does not represent the juice very well. ==== update: I am not getting the full bottle of this, I realize I only want the iris note without the lipstick scent, so I will try out other fragrance with similar vibe. Been eyeing Insolence by Guerlain.

In love with this Eternity... initial spray I got Longan fruits skin and all. Longan is a popular south east Asia fruit with brown skin and white fleshy meat similar to lychee. E.I is simi sweet and earthy, powdery and so sheer. You can say it's smells like cosmetic powder but I prefer to go the yummy route 😋 This fragrance is really soft 2 full blast and barely a skin scent. I happen to love Longan and it's natural smell so I don't mind. Plus this is so cheap I can go trigger happy 😍

This is one of those cases where the flanker is, for me, so much better than the original. This has the original Eternity DNA, but instead of a blast of white florals, this opens up with a subdued, powdery iris, some soft amber notes, and slowly begins to morph into a beautiful sandalwood dry down that eventually gives way to hints of dark chocolate. For me, this is the epitome of fall, but I can see wearing this in any season. It's relaxing, subdued, subtle, powdery and beautiful.

To my surprise, I am in love with this! The first moment of this scent are like a soft, sweet tide taking me. :) All I can say is for me this fragrance is a total feel-good perfume. Sweet and strong and warm, the first instance a big surprise (check the notes and try it yourself, it is a unique combination, trust me). On me, vanilla is the most powerful after some time. Totally love it. Must have it the sooner the better.

OMG the powder in this one ... The Iris note smells almost like candied violets... Eternity Intense I adore you. Heavy powdery, feminine and beautiful Iris, followed by orris, vanilla and musk. Clean, comforting and very sexy in a non screaming way... The beginning is very out there and the drydown is more subtle. Classy, modern and elegant. Longevity and silage is average.

A bargain priced beauty - I love it and I am not a fan of overly sweet fragrances. However, this is sweet in a powdery, ethereal cosmetic vibe kind of way. I think it depends on whose skin it’s on, but there is a similarity between Eternity Intense and Chloe Love. Great every day option and a comforting bed time scent.

OMG, another make-up bag fragrance, suedish powdery scent. Pure love on my skin. It has some sweetnes of overrippe fruits but tammed down with powdery suede note. Comforting etheral beauty. I would never think it's Calvin Klein Eternity flanker. I recommend to test to all who love scent of make-up/ lipstick.

these perfumes are really extraordinary. every time I whispered a hand that is breathed, I would feel a different aroma, and I like it more and more. even though the first hunch is poor for me, later comes a more delicious aroma. , so, this perfume is already in my collection

A creamy , buttery orris in the opening that is soft and settles into a beautiful makeup-y iris . I like that it’s not too sweet , and on my skin I get mainly a make up scent. Wish it projected more but it’s beautiful and worth it for the cheap price .

Ooooh, I love this one! Reminds me of Guerlain and Chanel at the same time! Very, very elegant! Eternity? No... not at all. Class? You bet! Iris for the GAWDS, honey.

I like this upon the dry down. It's a lovely orris heavy fragrance which is of the same vein as Jo Malone orris and sandal.

не препоръчвам да търсите общо с нощния ангел на Живанши. ако харесвате ириса на монтал и подобни, ще ви допадне

This deserves a much higher numeric score. Call it the poor girl's Misia!

Мега усилена база на bois d'iris the different company

I have been waiting a few weeks now, to get this from the mail. Blind buy, of course, as usual... 🙄 I bought it, because I have heard from so many, that it resembles Lipstick On from MMM Replica. Not really... I have Lipstick On, and love it so much. Was so happy at the thought of having a dupe for that one, since it is discontinued. But this is unfortunately nothing like it. To me, it is almost a little wimpy. Still, it is a nice fragrance for someone who like soft fragrances, a little bit fresh. I like both soft and fresh fragrances as well, but not this one, so much. I suspect and hope that my best friend would like this, so I will give it to her as a birthday present. It will be a very good unoffensive random every-or-any-day fragrance. I think it was quite pricey for such a soft fragrance, but that was probably because it is not so easy to find anymore. But I think - if my friend likes it, the money will be well spent on her. Because she's worth it. P.S. And I do not agree that it is powdery at all. To me, first it is too cold and sharp, and then it dries down to something nicer and rounder. With a sillage of one inch from my wrist. Too bad it is not Play-Doh, cherry chapstick and soft makeup, lasting all day, like Lipstick On. Edit, a few hours later: Having read about some individuals here, who sensed a touch of banana - I began to feel that too. Banana jam, to be precise. So I started to like it better, accepting that it is not a dupe for Lipstick On. I realized that I also can layer it with some ylang-ylang fragrance, or some spicy tropical, to enhance that effect. So I took a shower, oversprayed this one happily and liberally, and then added a small touch of Le Couvent Aqua Nymphae on each wrist. Now I can sleep well, and dream nice dreams about a caribbean island. 😊 No more bad consciense about wasted money. And I will give my best friend something else, that I actually KNOW she will like.

A blind buy and an interesting addition to the CK Eternity family. The first hit I get overwhelmingly is overripe plum, with strong undertones that took me a hot minute to recognise what I can only describe as " Eau De Play Doh". This was quickly followed by Parma violets with hints of dark chocolate and this continued throughout as a top note. The overall impression I get is of some sort of thick syrupy melange that dries down into the sort of vanilla tobacco that an old boss used to puff on in his pipe back in the days when smoking was allowed in offices. Sounds terrible but Eternity Intense is not unwearable - pleasant enough and not displaying enough sillage to offend others around you. If anything, sillage is almost non-existent from the get-go - I have to clamp my nose over my wrist to smell it almost as soon as I've sprayed it . I enjoy a warm skin scent, which I suspect this one will turn out to be, but right now I'm unconvinced about it as a whole. I may grow to like it, but there is a bit too much vanilla in it for me to totally fall in love with right now. Update: Three hours later and the vanilla has vanished. I am left with Parma violets and similar chalky sweets - a rather pretty skin scent only discoverable by others if they are in close contact with you.

I blind bought a 1oz bottle of this because I recently discovered I love lipstick and makeup scents, and this was a cheap find. The opening isn't the best - I dislike watery notes, and mixed with the orris, it's a bit too sharp and gives off wet cardboard vibes. But the water dissipates quickly and a wonderful lipstick scent emerges. I appreciate the addition of the osmanthus note in contrast to the raspberry that's often added to lipstick fragrances - this makes Eternity Intense softer and not so tangy. I wouldn't call it powdery - it's not even comparable to perfumes like Valentina Poudre or Putain des Palaces, which I also enjoy - and I don't get any Play-doh or banana like some others have smelled. To me, it's a soft, slightly sweet lipstick scent, and since that's what I was hoping for, it's a keeper! EDIT: When I wore this the other day, I realized I smelled like Dr. Pepper in the absolute best way possible. This definitely got sweeter with some time, but I'm not mad about it at all!

Tried it today. I collect the eternity line so I've been waiting for this very impatiently. The sales assistant past me a square of paper with a spray on it and it smelt unusual but all I could smell was the paper. I applied it to the back of my hand and all I could smell was the paper again. Obviously that wasn't the paper I was smelling. I was getting a deep warm sweet caramelly vanilla all hidden under a starchy paper smell. I was very disappointed. "Different" the sales assistant commented. I had to agree. I've nothing papery in my collection. Feeling deflated I returned to work where one co worker hated it and the other loved it. I wanted to love it too but it just wasn't happening. An hour or so later I reached up to scratch my face and got the most beautiful soft vanilla fragrance, which some 4 hours later still remains, having withstood several hand washes. So it seems maybe I do love it after all.

This is more of a note-to-self rather than a review. Yes, it’s synthetic and cheap-smelling compared to my go-to fragrances, but lipstick usually smells synthetic anyway so I don’t mind. I reach for this when I’m in the mood for a (mostly linear) makeup/lipstick scent that has prominent iris and orris notes, but doesn’t have much complexity or “sophistication” going on -I use Lipstick Rose for that. This smells like a beautiful woman getting ready for an occasion with all of her makeup open and spread on her vanity. When I first got this, I did get the weird banana scent; now it’s been replaced with a bright albeit slightly synthetic raspberry. For the price, this is a lovely option to scratch that makeup scent itch. It smells nothing like OG Eternity and it makes no sense as a flanker, probably why it got discontinued which is a shame, as this is much more interesting than that entire lineup.

I expected to like this one, but I can’t say I do. Something about it reminds me of banana moon pies. Sweet fake banana smell, vanilla laced marshmallow, and soft (stale) graham cracker. It’s both powdery and waxy. I’m mentally being taken back to my childhood. As it dries down, I find it more palatable in some aspects, but the parts I like are too soft in dry down and I have a tough time getting past the intro. Maybe I will learn to love it. Doubtful, but I like a challenge. Update: Performance is disappointing. The iris is so soft on me that I feel it doesn’t live up to the 1st place listing in the accords listing on here. Maybe it’s just me. Very disappointing because those it works for have raved about how gorgeous it is. Unfortunately, I can see why this one was discontinued.

The first time i sprayed it, ughhh! I thought i was struck by strong chemical blast of artificial iris and violet. I waited for a couple of minutes, then i smell some overdoing berries. So lipsticky, syrupy, and almost head-aching. But of course i gave it a chance and glad that i did it! It became more velvety and elegant after around 20 mins. It has seductive and mysterious vibes in it. The drydown is lipsticky, deep and powdery iris, violet, with strong hint of berries even though they are not in the notes list. Just beware not wearing this in a hot humid day, or otherwise you might kill the human next to you.

Chocolaty, plummy with a slight coffee aroma. I know this is supposed to be Iris + Orris + Vanilla but I get a toned-down boozy quality that may taste like coffee and chocolate. This is of the night but not dark, midnight or pitch black. It has a dusky quality that I enjoy. I've noticed how young perfume users will recoil but experienced fragheads will like this or at least acknowledge its uniqueness. Probably underrated. This isn't a sledgehammer. It has average longevity and amazing initial sillage that will taper down. I didn't care for the male version.

Wow. I typically have trouble wearing iris, and most Calvin Klein scents don't agree with me, but this is actually pretty good. This opens with osmanthus and doll skin musk. The vanilla is creamy and ever-present and keeps the iris and orris from going powdery and soapy as my skin likes it to do. Occasionally there is a fresh bergamont note or sweet sandalwood. There is a candy sweetness that comes and goes. This is fascinating and I will definitely be playing with it in the future.

Sweet and a bit powdery scent with a hint of ripe and dried autumn fruits. Reminds me of the aesthetics I discovered and adopted when I was 18. Comfortable yet excting and poetic evenings at a conservatory while practicing piano. Warm purple colours of sunsets in a city. A fuzzy sweater. Maple shedding the yellow leaves on the street in front of my school. Bohemian and decadent, I was savoring the moments and seizing the days like there was no tomorrow 🙂

I don’t know why I looked at the notes and proceeded to buy this. It’s iris. I don’t even like iris. I know I don’t even like iris, and I bought it anyway. For what it’s worth, I actually quite like this. It smells like powdery Parma violets to me. Not the most seductive, and it’s certainly a world away from Eternity and Eternity Moment but it’s nice enough. It lasts a couple of hours on me. I won’t get through a whole bottle so I’m giving it away.

Lovely perfume, a dry iris with a lot of make up powdery notes, chic and easy to wear. Reasonably priced while it smells way more niche. Not an Eternity kind of perfume by any means, but who cares. I am tired of trying to explain marketing choices. This could be called Serenity or Sincerity or Protection and it would work just fine. I'm giving ideas here people! Ha, I would wear sth called Protection. We all need it.

the initial spray made me giggle. It reminded me of a banana shake. That banana scent lingered for a good half hour. then the perfume transformed. it is a " cuddle weather" type of perfume. It does remind me of other lipstick-like perfumes, but this stands good on its own. It is not as sweet as lipstick fever, but the powdery makeup accord is present. I would consider buying this if I found it for cheap!

After wearing this more, it gives an illusion that's it's an EDP. It's heady without going cloying. It has some weight and you'd expect it to stick around. Only, it doesn't. After the 4 to 6 hours mark this will fade. Granted I live in a hot and humid country but this one definitely performs like a cologne or EDT. It's a shame because it is a gorgeous scent. I still enjoy it though.

This smells just like green bananas, just how I like them! I see that its considered powdery, so that must be in the drydown. I just sprayed this and I smell nothing close to powdery. Sometimes iris scents can start off very fruity and then dry down to powdery, so time will tell 15 min later, I'm starting to smell powdery bananas. I'm liking this. I enjoy perfumes that change

This is really well done. I don't have a lot of perfumes with iris that I can think of and this fragrance is very unique. It has a fruity scent, at first I thought cherry but it could equally seem like plum or grape. It's sweet and just a bit tart with bergamot. Vanilla definitely and I get a bit of the musky sandalwood base. It's so good!

The original Eternity was my signature scent in the 90s, and this is a deeper yet more playful iteration. The opening was quite similar to the original, but once the aquatic note dissipates and the base notes unveil is when this one really shines. It is sweeter, and the dry down is beautiful, with the osmanthus shining through.

this smells just like lipstick at first with a carrot-y iris/orris. after 5 or so minutes, i get the osmanthus, rose and vanilla-adding a fruity-floral aspect to the lipstick note. it dries down to a creamy osmanthus-vanilla. such a pretty perfume, i can't wait to try this in spring.

The ordinary Eternity is not my cup of tea at all (the kind of screechy scent that gives me headaches) But this one... so different from the original. I really like it. Soft iris and make up. And yes, it is similar to Lipstick On which I also have and love 💜

Syroupy, juicy, not overwhelmingly sweet, with the right dose of fruitiness and sophistication of iris and osmanthus. Totally wearable not only for special occasions. The overall impression is that of a dark berry jam with powdery, suede-ish edges.

It is goooood! Strange,but nice. The first few moments are the best. Powdery, sligthly earthy iris. My favourit. After a while it becomes sweet and mild. For me this sweetness is a little bit Cherry flavoured, and not the listed simple vanilla.

I find absolutely nothing aquatic about this fragrance. Wearing Eternity Intense brings to mind kissing a woman wearing a thick coat of face powder & vintage lipstick who has been heavily drinking both red wine and whiskey all night.

Got it because of Yana from The Scented and it's much better than Lipstick Fever. Smells like a modernized powdery iris. Has a woody and clean smelling drydown. BTW, I don't get any banana smell

The orris is the main note and then it settles to a woody musk scent. Very lovely, I just wish the iris was more present. This scent is super woody with very little sweetness, which I like.

It's an amazing fragrance. It's about orris root, some fruits. I like it and recommend it to you.

cantaloupe (or melon assortment) and whip cream.

It would be a love for me if it lasted longer.

I tried this at the store and I liked it enough to buy a full sized bottle online; but the bottle I got was weak and similar to other reviews where the scent seemed nonexistent after a few minutes. I used to own Eternity, and this "Intense" version was an Iris bodyspray vs. how much sillage Eternity has when first sprayed. I was expecting a stronger lipstick scent based on what I read, watched on YouTube, then smelled at the store. I expected this perfume to have a much higher projection, sillage, and performance that matched the current reformulated original version. Oh well, it will go on my everyday work/inoffensive scents shelf. The scent does linger on but weakly for at least 5 hours running errands on a sunny morning if that helps. I have smelled Lipstick on and it's similar (just vintage lipstick), but I would recommend more powerful flowery makeup/lipstick scents in this order: Red Door edt, Fred Hayman's Touch, Charlie Red, and the original version of Gloria Vanderbilt. I'm not into spending much on perfumes with heavy violet notes that still smell like makeup, since it reminds me of violet spray cologne and bodysprays sold in Miami, which I enjoy but that scent is normally smelled in my environment.