Centaurus vs Infinite Paradoxe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Centaurus takes 3 of 5 categories.
CentaurusChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Infinite ParadoxeChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Centaurus3/5
Infinite Paradoxe2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Centaurus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Centaurus
- Sillage & projection
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Value for money
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Centaurus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CentaurusCreedInfinite ParadoxeThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
Category winnerCentaurusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
1,235 votes
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
LongevityCentaurus
SillageInfinite Paradoxe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinite ParadoxeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan
Top
NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress
Heart
TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar
Base
PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer13
Fall90
Winter100
Day56
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#28,009
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,894
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCentaurusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…
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, Centaurus or Infinite Paradoxe?
Centaurus takes 3 of 5 categories. Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes; Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Centaurus or Infinite Paradoxe?
Centaurus lasts longest (Centaurus 74/100, Infinite Paradoxe 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Centaurus or Infinite Paradoxe?
Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Centaurus 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Centaurus and Infinite Paradoxe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Sandalwood.
Is Centaurus or Infinite Paradoxe better for summer or winter?
Centaurus suits evening wear; Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Centaurus and Infinite Paradoxe?
Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean. 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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