Fragrance comparison

Infini (2018) vs Golden Rule

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

Infini (2018)

Caron

3.4484 votes

Rank #18,390 VanillaSweet

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65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Golden Rule

Phlur

3.63464 votes

Rank #8,931 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Rule takes 5 of 7 categories.

Infini (2018)
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Golden Rule
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Infini (2018)1/7

Golden Rule5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Infini (2018)Caron

Golden RulePhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 41%

3.63/ 5 · 464 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerGolden RuleRating 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

30%Love

38%Like

22%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerGolden RuleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGolden Rule

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGolden RuleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

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

PearMandarinPink Pepper

Heart

Orange Flower WaterJasmineCoconut Milk

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoin

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInfini (2018)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

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

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,390

PerfumerWilliam Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerGolden RuleHigher 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 →

Golden Rule is a solar, coconut-infused fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with bright pear and mandarin before settling into a creamy heart of jasmine and coconut milk. The base offers a soft, skin-hugging dry down of sandalwood and benzoin, making it a versatile choice for sunny spring days and warm summer evening…

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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, Infini (2018) or Golden Rule?

Golden Rule takes 5 of 7 categories. Infini (2018) is rated 3.44/5 from 84 votes; Golden Rule is rated 3.63/5 from 464 votes. Choose Infini (2018) for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Golden Rule for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Infini (2018) or Golden Rule?

Golden Rule lasts longest (Golden Rule 64/100, Infini (2018) 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infini (2018) or Golden Rule?

Projection is very close: Infini (2018) 57/100, Golden Rule 57/100 for sillage.

Do Infini (2018) and Golden Rule smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Infini (2018) or Golden Rule better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Infini (2018) and Golden Rule?

Infini (2018) has top notes of Pear, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, White Musk and Benzoin. Golden Rule has top notes of Pear, Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Flower Water, Jasmine and Coconut Milk, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Benzoin.