Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs Infinite Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,043 ratings analysed

4 wins

Contemporary

Clive Christian

4.31198 votes

Rank #25,723 Fresh SpicyWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Infinite Intense

Bentley

3.99845 votes

Rank #1,093 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Contemporary takes 4 of 7 categories.

Contemporary
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Infinite Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Contemporary4/7

Infinite Intense3/7

Ratings & consensus: Contemporary
Community sentiment: Contemporary
Longevity: Contemporary
Sillage & projection: Infinite Intense
Value for money: Infinite Intense
Versatility: Contemporary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Infinite Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryClive Christian

Infinite IntenseBentley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

3.99/ 5 · 845 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 33%

Category winnerContemporaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

40%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

674 votes

Category winnerContemporaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityContemporary

SillageInfinite Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value78

Category winnerInfinite IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

violet50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumBlackberryVioletBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

CedarNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

MossMalt

Top

Black PepperVioletLavenderGeranium

Heart

AmbergrisSpicesElemi resinSiam BenzoinNutmeg

Base

Haitian VetiverCedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Contemporary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter49

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer51

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerContemporaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

Men93

Unisex4

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,093

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerInfinite IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contemporary by Clive Christian takes the traditional aromatic fougere framework and gives it a sharper, fruitier edge. The scent opens with a burst of tart blackberry and crisp geranium, dusted with pungent black pepper and clean, slightly powdery violet. As the tart fruit settles, warm nutmeg and dry cedar take over…

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Infinite Intense by Bentley is a robust, masculine fragrance that centers on black pepper and warm resins. Launched in 2015, this scent offers a mature alternative for those seeking a professional, woody profile for office wear. It balances spice with earthy vetiver, creating a scent that remains unobtrusive yet lasti…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Contemporary or Infinite Intense?

Contemporary takes 4 of 7 categories. Contemporary is rated 4.31/5 from 198 votes; Infinite Intense is rated 3.99/5 from 845 votes. Choose Contemporary for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Infinite Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or Infinite Intense?

Contemporary lasts longest (Contemporary 76/100, Infinite Intense 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or Infinite Intense?

Projection is very close: Infinite Intense 62/100, Contemporary 61/100 for sillage.

Do Contemporary and Infinite Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Contemporary or Infinite Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contemporary is the stronger pick. For winter, Infinite Intense is the stronger pick. Contemporary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contemporary and Infinite Intense?

Contemporary has top notes of Geranium, Blackberry, Violet and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Malt. Infinite Intense has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet, Lavender and Geranium, heart notes of Ambergris, Spices, Elemi resin and Siam Benzoin, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.