Fragrance comparison

Tau vs Infinite Paradoxe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Infinite Paradoxe

Thera Cosméticos

3.1217 votes

Rank #64,320 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Infinite Paradoxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tau3/4

Infinite Paradoxe1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tau
Sillage & projection: Tau
Value for money: Tau
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Infinite Paradoxe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

Infinite ParadoxeThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.12/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

12%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

29%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityTau

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value62

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress

Heart

TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar

Base

PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring23

Summer0

Fall69

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInfinite ParadoxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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Infinite 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…

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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, Tau or Infinite Paradoxe?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tau or Infinite Paradoxe?

Tau lasts longest (Tau 80/100, Infinite Paradoxe 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tau or Infinite Paradoxe?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, Infinite Paradoxe 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and Infinite Paradoxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or Infinite Paradoxe better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear; Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and Infinite Paradoxe?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. 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.