Infinite Paradoxe vs Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Infinite Paradoxe takes 3 of 4 categories.
Infinite ParadoxeChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Standing Somewhere In The ShadowChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Infinite Paradoxe3/4
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Sillage & projection
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Value for money
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Infinite ParadoxeThera CosméticosStanding Somewhere In The ShadowProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
12%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
29%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
56%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInfinite Paradoxe
SillageInfinite Paradoxe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinite ParadoxeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress
Heart
TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar
Base
PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
LeatherCinnamonBlack TeaDark Chocolate
Base5 to 8 hours
TobaccoVanillaPatchouliBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Tobacco and Cedar. Durations are only published for Standing Somewhere In The Shadow, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer0
Fall69
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day33
Night100
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#61,414
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,829
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerStanding Somewhere In The ShadowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfinite Paradoxe opens with an assertive blast of nutmeg, cinnamon, and dark oud that instantly signals a heavy winter scent profile. As the initial sharp spice clears, dense tobacco takes complete control of the composition. Cashmeran and cedar attempt to soften the edges, but the raw tobacco remains front and cente…
Reviews →Standing Somewhere In The Shadow by Proad is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around warm spices, bitter woods, and resinous sweetness. It opens with an assertive burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom that delivers an immediate medicinal, aromatic prickle. As the sharp spices settle, a rich heart of blac…
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, Infinite Paradoxe or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Infinite Paradoxe takes 3 of 4 categories. Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Standing Somewhere In The Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Infinite Paradoxe or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Infinite Paradoxe lasts longest (Infinite Paradoxe 70/100, Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infinite Paradoxe or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infinite Paradoxe and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Tobacco and Cedar.
Is Infinite Paradoxe or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow better for summer or winter?
Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infinite Paradoxe and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?
Infinite Paradoxe has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Oud, heart notes of Tobacco, Geranium, Labdanum and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. Standing Somewhere In The Shadow has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Cinnamon, Black Tea and Dark Chocolate, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.
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