Infinite Rush vs Empire Absolut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire Absolut takes 3 of 5 categories.
Infinite RushChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Infinite Rush2/5
Empire Absolut3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire Absolut
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire Absolut
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Infinite Rush
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Infinite Rush
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Infinite RushBentleyEmpire AbsolutHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
Category winnerEmpire AbsolutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
278 votes
42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire Absolut
SillageEmpire Absolut
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinite RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
citrus72%
earthy58%
soft spicy44%
musky30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRosemary
Heart
VetiverCedarelemi
Base
Woodsy NotesMossAmberWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Cedar and elemi. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
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#5,600
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews51
Overall rank#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInfinite RushHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfinite Rush by Bentley is a modern aromatic fougere tailored for warm weather. It opens with a zesty blast of mandarin orange and pink pepper before shifting into a crisp, woody heart of vetiver and cedar. This clean, energizing scent profile works exceptionally well for outdoor summer activities or casual daily wea…
Reviews →Empire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
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 Rush or Empire Absolut?
Empire Absolut takes 3 of 5 categories. Infinite Rush is rated 3.87/5 from 322 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Infinite Rush for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Infinite Rush or Empire Absolut?
Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Infinite Rush 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infinite Rush or Empire Absolut?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Infinite Rush 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infinite Rush and Empire Absolut smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Cedar and elemi.
Is Infinite Rush or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infinite Rush and Empire Absolut?
Infinite Rush has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and elemi, a base of Woodsy Notes, Moss, Amber and White Musk. Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli.
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