FROM HERE TO ETERNITY

What better way to experience the new his-and-her Calvin Klein Eternity Air scents than with three of our favourite couples
Calvin Klein's first bottle of the Eternity fragrance was inspired by his own romantic gesture. In 1986, Klein married photographer Kelly Rector, for whom he bought a ring during an auction. Inscribed in this diamond ring was the word 'Eternity', and it turned out to be the same ring the Duke of Windsor had given his spouse, becoming a true symbol of everlasting love. Eternity became a fragrance for lovers and a symbol of sensuality and intimacy. Made to transcend time, like true love, the classic edition represented 'Earth', and was followed by the Aqua version, and this year, by Eternity Air. Timeless and precious, the scent has versions for men and women.
Airy, vibrant and sensual, both men's and women's scents share the same sky of the sky accord. But like the perfect couple, the two scents complement each other. Each is built on a similar structure of contrasts. The woman's scent is a fresh and modern interpretation of a classic floral with denser notes of cedarwood and a heart of peony, muguet and pear. The men's scent, meanwhile, is a sensual fougère with a drydown of patchouli, sea moss and ambergris and top notes of mandarin oil. Find out why the three couples below love these new scents on each other, their take on love, and advice on keeping the romance in a relationship alive.
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CHARMAINE & DEREK
Charmaine Seah-Ong and Derek Ong have been married for six years, and have two young daughters. But that has not stopped this stylish and ambitious couple from co-founding their marketing and branding agency Elementary & Co, five years ago, while remaining prominent movers and shakers in the scene.
Derek

When I smelled this fragrance it reminded me of my youth because I grew up with this scent. Smelling it makes me feel young again.

My favourite scent in the world is coffee.

The first thing that attracted me to Charmaine was her ability with people — it's something that I just don't see in anybody else.

My partner is the most beautiful when she is getting ready to go out.

One good way of keeping the romance alive is to spend time together.

The best part of being a parent is watching your kids laugh and smile and witnessing that child-like joy — there's nothing like it.

Love is all about sacrifice.

Calvin Klein is classic and sexy.

This fragrance smells good on Charmaine because it's fresh.

The thing about Charmaine that I will love for eternity is her way with people.
Charmaine

Being in love makes me feel light as air.

When I smelled this fragrance it reminded me of my childhood as the original 'Eternity' was the first perfume that I owned.

My favourite scents are the smell of fresh laundry and the rain.

The first thing that attracted me to Derek was his seriousness.

Love is eternal because it transcends time, and you can love someone even when they are no longer with you.

My husband is most beautiful to me when he is playing with our daughters.

One good way of keeping the romance alive is having date night and a great sense of humour.

Love is all about forgiveness, compassion and empathy.

Calvin Klein is classic, sexy and understated.

I think this fragrance smells good on Derek as it's really light and he's not one for strong, cloying scents.

The thing about Derek that I will love for eternity is his insane laugh that you can hear a mile away.
NADIAH & BILAL
Nadiah M. Din, an actress and host, and her husband Bilal Jeanpierre, have been married for over a year and have an adorable son, Nahyan, together. The warm and bubbly Nadiah and the quietly sincere Bilal seem to be a perfect match as they seem to breeze through both couple- and parenthood effortlessly.
Nadiah

A very good massage makes me feel light as air.

My favourite scent in the world is hot buns that have just come out of the oven.

The first thing that attracted me to Bilal was his sincerity.

Love is eternal because you have the potential to love literally anything and everything around you, from the trees, to the beach, to the sea breeze.

My partner is the most beautiful when he is being himself.

One good way to keep the romance in a relationship alive is never stop doing the little things that make your partner happy.

The best part about being a parent is that you have the potential to be your child's best friend and watch them grow.

Freedom means being able to do anything without boundaries and limitations.

Love is all about giving and forgiving, especially in a marriage.

Calvin Klein is sophisticated, chic and impactful.

This scent smells good on Bilal because it matches his personality. He's very refreshing and spontaneous.

Bilal

Running makes me feel light as air.

When I smell this fragrance it reminds me of freedom.

My favourite scents in the world are oud perfume, baked bread and coffee.

The first thing that attracted me to Nadiah was her personality — she's very funny.

Love is eternal because there are no limits to it.

My partner is the most beautiful when she is trying to charm me.

Freedom means being able to do whatever you want to do.

Love is all about understanding each other and making sacrifices.

Calvin Klein is simple, classy and elegant.

I think this fragrance smells good on Nadiah because it's very fresh. I really like that it is light as air.

I will love Nadiah's positivity and bubbly personality forever.

GLADYS & MATHIEU
Newlyweds Gladys Soh and Mathieu Tan may only have been married for six months, but they are clearly in sync. Both share a common interest: Photography. Gladys' startup Gosh! Kids teaches children's photography, while both work together on conceptual photography projects as a dynamic duo.
Mathieu

Eating a piece of chocolate lava cake makes me feel light as air.

When I smell this fragrance it reminds me of the first gift my wife bought me eight years ago, which was also a fragrance.

The first thing that attracted me to Gladys was her compassion and love for children.

Love is eternal because we are constantly building each other up from the inside out.

Freedom means overcoming the challenges in life and coming out victorious.

Calvin Klein is experential, powerful and genuine.

This fragrance smells good on Gladys as it drives up her sex appeal.

The thing about Gladys that I will love for eternity is her genuine love for her parents and the children she works with.
Gladys

When I smell this fragrance it reminds me of the sound of the waves and the salt that we will feel on our skin after this shoot.

My favourite scents in the world are freshly-cut grass, and the scent of the air just after the rain.

The first that attracted me to Mathieu were his eyes.

Love is eternal because we are forever discovering each other and realising things we did not know before about our partners!

One good way of keeping the romance alive is hugs and kisses in the morning and before you go to bed.

Freedom means being yourself in front of your partner.

Calvin Klein is edgy, clean and sophisticated.

This fragrance smells good on Mathieu because it brings out the freshness of his being.

The thing about Mathieu that I will love for eternity is how genuine and real he is.
Calvin Klein Eternity Air is available now at TANGS at Tang Plaza and Vivocity

Beauty editor: Renée Batchelor
Digital producer: Vanessa Caitlin
Makeup artist for Gladys Soh: Angel Gwee
Photography assistance: Andy Leow and Sam Poh


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