Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #22,361 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vétiver Infini (2021) takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Etoile Mourante0/4

Vétiver Infini (2021)4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Sillage & projection: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Value for money: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vétiver Infini (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityVétiver Infini (2021)

SillageVétiver Infini (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value34

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesCarrot and Smoke. Durations are only published for Vétiver Infini (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,361

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

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Caron Vétiver Infini offers a crisp, botanical interpretation of earthy woods that immediately grabs your attention. It opens with an invigorating, sharp spray of tart lime, pink pepper, and bitter grapefruit, cutting cleanly through warm morning air. Once the brisk citrus settles, an intriguing core of vegetal carrot…

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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, L'Etoile Mourante or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Vétiver Infini (2021) takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Etoile Mourante or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

They last about the same: Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Vétiver Infini (2021) projects furthest (Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Carrot and Smoke.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear; Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. Vétiver Infini (2021) has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Carrot and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Smoke.