Hardd vs Infinite Wave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories.
HarddChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Infinite WaveChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hardd3/5
Infinite Wave2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hardd
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hardd
- Sillage & projection
- Hardd
- Value for money
- Infinite Wave
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Infinite Wave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HarddMahoganyInfinite WaveZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%
4.15/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 65%Had 11%Want 24%
Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
42%Love
31%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHardd
SillageHardd
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinite WaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
cinnamon61%
aromatic100%
citrus86%
herbal72%
soft spicy58%
woody44%
earthy30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium
Base
AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk
Top
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Sage
Base
Vetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day57
Night100
Spring95
Summer100
Fall55
Winter20
Day100
Night38
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#44,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2018
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerInfinite WaveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Hardd is a straightforward woody aromatic cologne that gets straight to the point. It leads with a bright burst of verbena and bergamot before settling into a warm, dry blend of black pepper, cedar, and cashmere wood. It is a dependable scent for casual office environments and daily errands.
Reviews →Zara Infinite Wave opens with a splash of mandarin orange that cuts through hot summer air before settling into herbal sage and earthy vetiver. It smells fresh and tonic, giving off a clean shower vibe ideal for casual daytime errands, gym sessions, or warm humid afternoons. The herbal note adds a bitter touch that ke…
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, Hardd or Infinite Wave?
Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories. Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes; Infinite Wave is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Infinite Wave for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hardd or Infinite Wave?
Hardd lasts longest (Hardd 62/100, Infinite Wave 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hardd or Infinite Wave?
Hardd projects furthest (Hardd 48/100, Infinite Wave 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hardd and Infinite Wave smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage and Vetiver.
Is Hardd or Infinite Wave better for summer or winter?
Hardd suits evening wear; Infinite Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hardd and Infinite Wave?
Hardd has top notes of Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Infinite Wave has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sage, a base of Vetiver.
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