Fragrance comparison

The White vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

5 wins

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #22,361 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The White takes 5 of 7 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The White5/7

Vétiver Infini (2021)2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerThe WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityThe White

SillageThe White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value34

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesIris 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerThe WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,361

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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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, The White or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

The White takes 5 of 7 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

They last about the same: The White 63/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The White or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

The White projects furthest (The White 52/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The White and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris and Smoke.

Is The White or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vétiver Infini (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, The White is the stronger pick. The White suits daytime wear; Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. 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.