Fragrance comparison

Infini (2018) vs Excentric

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Infini (2018)

Caron

3.4484 votes

Rank #18,390 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Excentric

Mahogany

4.6035 votes

Rank #28,895 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Excentric takes 5 of 7 categories.

Infini (2018)
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Excentric
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Infini (2018)2/7

Excentric5/7

Ratings & consensus: Excentric
Community sentiment: Excentric
Longevity: Excentric
Sillage & projection: Excentric
Value for money: Excentric
Versatility: Infini (2018)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Infini (2018)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Infini (2018)Caron

ExcentricMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 41%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

84 votes

69%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerExcentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityExcentric

SillageExcentric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value55

Category winnerExcentricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearOrangePink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodWhite MuskBenzoin

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPear, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Infini (2018), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall74

Winter42

Day100

Night35

Spring47

Summer35

Fall94

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerInfini (2018)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 39%Work 31%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,390

PerfumerWilliam Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,895

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInfini (2018)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Infini (2018) reimagines a historic French perfume house through a bright, youthful lens. It skips heavy vintage mosses in favor of crisp orchard fruits and creamy sweetness. The first spray releases a brisk splash of juicy pear and bright orange peel, lightly dusted with pink pepper. Within twenty minutes, thos…

Reviews →

Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Infini (2018) or Excentric?

Excentric takes 5 of 7 categories. Infini (2018) is rated 3.44/5 from 84 votes; Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Infini (2018) for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Infini (2018) or Excentric?

Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, Infini (2018) 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infini (2018) or Excentric?

Excentric projects furthest (Excentric 66/100, Infini (2018) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Infini (2018) and Excentric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Infini (2018) or Excentric better for summer or winter?

For summer, Infini (2018) is the stronger pick. For winter, Excentric is the stronger pick. Infini (2018) suits daytime wear; Excentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Infini (2018) and Excentric?

Infini (2018) has top notes of Pear, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, White Musk and Benzoin. Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.