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Bacio Amaro vs Infinite Paradoxe

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

Updated 27 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infinite Paradoxe takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Bacio Amaro

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Infinite Paradoxe

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bacio Amaro1/5
Infinite Paradoxe4/5
Ratings & consensus
Infinite Paradoxe
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bacio Amaro
Sillage & projection
Infinite Paradoxe
Value for money
Infinite Paradoxe
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Infinite Paradoxe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bacio AmaroMarcoccia
Infinite ParadoxeThera Cosméticos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%
3.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
Category winnerInfinite ParadoxeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
10%Love
30%Like
30%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate

10 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate48
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate53
Category winners

LongevityBacio Amaro

SillageInfinite Paradoxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value62
Category winnerInfinite ParadoxeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CognacOrange PeelRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
CardamomPatchouliCinnamonTobacco
Base6-10+ hrs
OpoponaxMyrrhOudCashmere WoodVanilla
Top
NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress
Heart
TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar
Base
PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Bacio Amaro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring23
Summer0
Fall69
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex25
Women0
Men93
Unisex0
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInfinite ParadoxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacio Amaro by Marcoccia opens with an intoxicating splash of dark cognac, bitter orange peel, and fresh garden rosemary. The immediate impression feels like stepping into a dimly lit Italian lounge and ordering an artisanal digestif. Within twenty minutes, the boozy bite softens as spicy cinnamon, crushed cardamom, d…

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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…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bacio Amaro or Infinite Paradoxe?

Infinite Paradoxe takes 4 of 5 categories. Bacio Amaro is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes; Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Bacio Amaro for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacio Amaro or Infinite Paradoxe?

Bacio Amaro lasts longest (Bacio Amaro 73/100, Infinite Paradoxe 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacio Amaro or Infinite Paradoxe?

Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Bacio Amaro 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacio Amaro and Infinite Paradoxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Tobacco.

Is Bacio Amaro or Infinite Paradoxe better for summer or winter?

Bacio Amaro suits evening wear; Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacio Amaro and Infinite Paradoxe?

Bacio Amaro has top notes of Cognac, Orange Peel and Rosemary, heart notes of Cardamom, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Tobacco, a base of Opoponax, Myrrh, Oud and Cashmere Wood. 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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