Active vs Infinite Paradoxe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Infinite ParadoxeChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Active2/4
Infinite Paradoxe2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Sillage & projection
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Active
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDInfinite ParadoxeThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
3.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
35%Love
12%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
29%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInfinite Paradoxe
SillageInfinite Paradoxe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
violet61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress
Heart
TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar
Base
PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring23
Summer0
Fall69
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,894
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…
Reviews →Infinite Paradoxe opens with an assertive blast of nutmeg, cinnamon, and dark oud that instantly signals a heavy winter scent profile. As the initial sharp spice clears, dense tobacco takes complete control of the composition. Cashmeran and cedar attempt to soften the edges, but the raw tobacco remains front and cente…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Active or Infinite Paradoxe?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Infinite Paradoxe?
Infinite Paradoxe lasts longest (Infinite Paradoxe 70/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Infinite Paradoxe?
Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Active 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Infinite Paradoxe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.
Is Active or Infinite Paradoxe better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Infinite Paradoxe?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Infinite Paradoxe has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Oud, heart notes of Tobacco, Geranium, Labdanum and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.
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