Fragrance comparison

Infinity Blue vs Shades

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

Infinity Blue

Phytoderm

3.2623 votes

Rank #64,288 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shades

Armaf

3.89128 votes

Rank #9,313 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades takes 4 of 5 categories.

Infinity Blue
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shades
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Infinity Blue1/5

Shades4/5

Ratings & consensus: Shades
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shades
Sillage & projection: Shades
Value for money: Infinity Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shades

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Infinity BluePhytoderm

ShadesArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

3.89/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerShadesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

57%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

23%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityShades

SillageShades

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value69

Category winnerInfinity BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsPlumBergamotLime

Heart

JasmineGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberCinnamonVanillaSandalowoodMuskCedar

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom

Heart

Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Lime and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerShadesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Infinity Blue by Phytoderm is an aromatic spicy men's fragrance featuring a bold mix of red fruits, plum, and citrus. The scent evolves into a heart of jasmine and geranium before settling into a warm, woody base of amber, cinnamon, and vanilla. It is a solid choice for casual evening wear during the cooler months whe…

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Armaf Shades opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, combined with a green streak of violet leaf and a sweet touch of pineapple. This initial citrus blast quickly transitions into a classic clean aftershave vibe. The heart reveals herbal sage and geranium, which add a dry, masculine texture. On the skin, the d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Infinity Blue or Shades?

Shades takes 4 of 5 categories. Infinity Blue is rated 3.26/5 from 23 votes; Shades is rated 3.89/5 from 128 votes. Choose Infinity Blue for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shades for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Infinity Blue or Shades?

Shades lasts longest (Shades 59/100, Infinity Blue 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infinity Blue or Shades?

Shades projects furthest (Shades 63/100, Infinity Blue 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Infinity Blue and Shades smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Infinity Blue or Shades better for summer or winter?

Infinity Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Infinity Blue and Shades?

Infinity Blue has top notes of Red Fruits, Plum, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Sandalowood. Shades has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk.