Fragrance comparison

Gentle vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gentle

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8956 votes

Rank #18,099 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentle takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gentle
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentle5/7

Vétiver Infini (2021)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Gentle
Community sentiment: Gentle
Longevity: Gentle
Sillage & projection: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Value for money: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Versatility: Gentle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentleBoadicea the Victorious

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerGentleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

57%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerGentleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityGentle

SillageVétiver Infini (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value34

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

VioletMagnoliaIrisGeraniumHeliotropeHedione

Base

VetiverMuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Iris. Durations are only published for Vétiver Infini (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerGentleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex21

Women71

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGentleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentle by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp bergamot and pink pepper before revealing soft violet and iris at its heart. Sandalwood and musk settle gently underneath, creating a clean, powdery finish. It wears close during spring mornings, offering an understated floral presence for quiet offices or formal lunc…

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Caron Vétiver Infini offers a crisp, botanical interpretation of earthy woods that immediately grabs your attention. It opens with an invigorating, sharp spray of tart lime, pink pepper, and bitter grapefruit, cutting cleanly through warm morning air. Once the brisk citrus settles, an intriguing core of vegetal carrot…

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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, Gentle or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Gentle takes 5 of 7 categories. Gentle is rated 3.89/5 from 56 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Gentle for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentle or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

They last about the same: Gentle 64/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gentle or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Projection is very close: Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100, Gentle 45/100 for sillage.

Do Gentle and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Iris.

Is Gentle or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vétiver Infini (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentle is the stronger pick. Gentle suits daytime wear; Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentle and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Gentle has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Iris and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Vétiver Infini (2021) has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Carrot and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Smoke.