Infuse vs In Extremis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Extremis takes 4 of 7 categories.
InfuseChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
In ExtremisChoose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Infuse3/7
In Extremis4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- In Extremis
- Community sentiment
- In Extremis
- Longevity
- In Extremis
- Sillage & projection
- In Extremis
- Value for money
- Infuse
- Versatility
- Infuse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Infuse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InfuseAkroIn ExtremisAstrophil & StellaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.06/ 5 · 556 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
4.14/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerIn ExtremisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
20%Dislike
7%Hate
493 votes
50%Love
28%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
169 votes
Category winnerIn ExtremisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Extremis
SillageIn Extremis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfuseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
floral88%
fruity77%
woody65%
fresh spicy53%
citrus42%
smoky100%
leather92%
woody84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGuaiac Wood
Heart
MateOolong teaOsmanthusApricotFreesiaMagnolia
Base
VetiverAmbroxan
Top
BirchGalbanumChamomileAngelicaMastic or Lentisque
Heart
IncenseMuskOsmanthusMagnolia
Base
LeatherOudGuaiac WoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInfuseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,300
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews82
Overall rank#28,358
PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInfuseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfuse is Akro’s take on tea as a daily-wear scent, a bergamot-bright opening with a dry, leafy brew effect that can read as mate and oolong, then soft fruit-floral touches (apricot, osmanthus) before a vetiver and ambroxan dry-down. On some skin it feels clean, calming, and quietly uplifting. On others, that dusty st…
Reviews →In Extremis opens with a sharp burst of birch tar and bitter galbanum, creating a smoky atmosphere right away. As it settles, dark incense and dry osmanthus cut through the heavy smoke, revealing a dense leather base anchored by guaiac wood and vetiver. It shines on freezing winter evenings when worn with heavy wool c…
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, Infuse or In Extremis?
In Extremis takes 4 of 7 categories. Infuse is rated 3.06/5 from 556 votes; In Extremis is rated 4.14/5 from 169 votes. Choose Infuse for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose In Extremis for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Infuse or In Extremis?
In Extremis lasts longest (In Extremis 80/100, Infuse 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infuse or In Extremis?
In Extremis projects furthest (In Extremis 68/100, Infuse 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infuse and In Extremis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Vetiver.
Is Infuse or In Extremis better for summer or winter?
For summer, Infuse is the stronger pick. For winter, In Extremis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infuse and In Extremis?
Infuse has top notes of Bergamot and Guaiac Wood, heart notes of Mate, Oolong tea, Osmanthus and Apricot, a base of Vetiver and Ambroxan. In Extremis has top notes of Birch, Galbanum, Chamomile and Angelica, heart notes of Incense, Musk, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Oud, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
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