Fragrance comparison

Apollo vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #11,227 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apollo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apollo4/7

Vétiver Infini (2021)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Community sentiment: Apollo
Longevity: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Sillage & projection: Apollo
Value for money: Apollo
Versatility: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apollo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ApolloAXE

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerApolloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityVétiver Infini (2021)

SillageApollo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value34

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium. Durations are only published for Vétiver Infini (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,227

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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Caron Vétiver Infini offers a crisp, botanical interpretation of earthy woods that immediately grabs your attention. It opens with an invigorating, sharp spray of tart lime, pink pepper, and bitter grapefruit, cutting cleanly through warm morning air. Once the brisk citrus settles, an intriguing core of vegetal carrot…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apollo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Apollo takes 4 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apollo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Vétiver Infini (2021) lasts longest (Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apollo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Apollo projects furthest (Apollo 52/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apollo and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium.

Is Apollo or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Apollo is the stronger pick. Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apollo and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Vétiver Infini (2021) has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Carrot and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Smoke.