Fragrance comparison

Vétiver Infini (2021) vs Zippo Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Zippo Original

Zippo Fragrances

3.52279 votes

Rank #6,569 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zippo Original takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zippo Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vétiver Infini (2021)0/7

Zippo Original7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Zippo OriginalZippo Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

3.52/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerZippo OriginalRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerZippo OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZippo Original

SillageZippo Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value77

Category winnerZippo OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium

Base

VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Violet Leaf. 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

Spring100

Summer42

Fall98

Winter73

Day100

Night71

Category winnerZippo OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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…

Reviews →

Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original takes 7 of 7 categories. Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original lasts longest (Zippo Original 66/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vétiver Infini (2021) or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original projects furthest (Zippo Original 58/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vétiver Infini (2021) and Zippo Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Violet Leaf.

Is Vétiver Infini (2021) or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vétiver Infini (2021) and Zippo Original?

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. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.