Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Infinity Silver

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #43,912 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Infinity Silver

Aurora Scents

3.002 votes

Rank #65,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Infinity Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ciao2/3

Infinity Silver1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Infinity Silver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

Infinity SilverAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerInfinity SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, earthy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonBasilCumin

Heart

CarnationPatchouliCorianderJasmineRoseIris

Base

oak mossVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCumin, Lemon, Basil and Rose. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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Infinity Silver by Aurora Scents is a balanced aromatic fragrance for men, blending bright citrus with a classic herbal heart. It suits those seeking a reliable scent for everyday office wear or casual daytime outings, where a clean and crisp profile is essential. The fragrance projects a professional impression while…

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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, Ciao or Infinity Silver?

Ciao takes 2 of 3 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Infinity Silver is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Infinity Silver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Infinity Silver?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Infinity Silver 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Infinity Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Lemon, Basil and Rose.

Is Ciao or Infinity Silver better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear; Infinity Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Infinity Silver?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Infinity Silver has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Coriander and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.