Carbon Noir vs Infinity Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Carbon NoirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Infinity GoldChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Carbon Noir2/3
Infinity Gold1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Carbon Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Carbon Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Infinity Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Carbon NoirRiiffs PerfumesInfinity GoldPhytodermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarbon Noir
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarbon NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
cacao77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
sweet69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PepperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
CedarSage
Base
CacaoTonka BeanAmberwood
Top
BergamotPearBlack Pepper
Heart
SageLavender
Base
Tonka BeanPatchouliMossAmberwoodCacaoVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Sage and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#64,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,682
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInfinity GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarbon Noir opens with a peppery citrus snap, then settles into dry cedar, sage, and a warmer cacao-tonka base. It reads woody, spicy, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a masculine-leaning scent for someone who likes modern amber woods with a darker edge. The style feels bold but easy to wear, especially…
Reviews →Infinity Gold by Phytoderm is an aromatic, warm spicy fragrance for men that blends bright bergamot and pear with an earthy patchouli and cacao foundation. It is a versatile choice for fall and winter days, offering a grounded, masculine scent profile that transitions cleanly from office settings to relaxed evening ou…
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, Carbon Noir or Infinity Gold?
Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Carbon Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Infinity Gold is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Carbon Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Infinity Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Carbon Noir or Infinity Gold?
Carbon Noir lasts longest (Carbon Noir 80/100, Infinity Gold 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carbon Noir and Infinity Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Sage and Cacao.
Is Carbon Noir or Infinity Gold better for summer or winter?
Infinity Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carbon Noir and Infinity Gold?
Carbon Noir has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Sage, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. Infinity Gold has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Moss and Amberwood.
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