Fragrance comparison

Vétiver Infini (2021) vs Vintage Affair

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vintage Affair

Jinkoh Store

4.8010 votes

Rank #17,719 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Affair takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vintage Affair
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vétiver Infini (2021)0/5

Vintage Affair5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Vintage AffairJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerVintage AffairRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityVintage Affair

SillageVintage Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value68

Category winnerVintage AffairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

Top

LimeJasmineGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRose de MaiRoseYlang YlangNarcissusIrisViolet LeafIris Butter

Base

Dark PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCivetMuskHyraxGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Iris. 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

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,719

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVintage AffairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Vintage Affair by Jinkoh Store is a rich oriental floral perfume that blends vintage warmth with modern artisanal depth. It opens with an energizing splash of lime, grapefruit, and bergamot before unfolding into an opulent floral core of Bulgarian rose, creamy iris butter, and golden ylang ylang. As the perfume warms …

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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, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair takes 5 of 5 categories. Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes; Vintage Affair is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vintage Affair for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair lasts longest (Vintage Affair 97/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair projects furthest (Vintage Affair 71/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver Infini (2021) and Vintage Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Iris.

Is Vétiver Infini (2021) or Vintage Affair better for summer or winter?

Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear; Vintage Affair suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver Infini (2021) and Vintage Affair?

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. Vintage Affair has top notes of Lime, Jasmine, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Dark Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Civet.