Fragrance comparison

Vetivera vs Infinite Intense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 909 ratings analysed

Vetivera

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0064 votes

Rank #17,587 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Infinite Intense

Bentley

3.99845 votes

Rank #1,099 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infinite Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vetivera
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Infinite Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vetivera2/7

Infinite Intense5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiveraLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Infinite IntenseBentley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 35%

3.99/ 5 · 845 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 33%

Category winnerInfinite IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

40%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

674 votes

Category winnerInfinite IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetivera

SillageInfinite Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value78

Category winnerInfinite IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

citrus44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Haitian VetiverBlack Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

Cedar

Top

Black PepperVioletLavenderGeranium

Heart

AmbergrisSpicesElemi resinSiam BenzoinNutmeg

Base

Haitian VetiverCedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vetivera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer47

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer51

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetiveraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex43

Women2

Men93

Unisex4

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,587

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerInfinite IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetivera by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum offers a crisp, dry take on roots and timber. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, the scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly meets a prominent kick of crushed black pepper. At the center, Haitian vetiver brings a grassy, earthy, and lightly smoky character w…

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Infinite Intense by Bentley is a robust, masculine fragrance that centers on black pepper and warm resins. Launched in 2015, this scent offers a mature alternative for those seeking a professional, woody profile for office wear. It balances spice with earthy vetiver, creating a scent that remains unobtrusive yet lasti…

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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, Vetivera or Infinite Intense?

Infinite Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetivera is rated 4.00/5 from 64 votes; Infinite Intense is rated 3.99/5 from 845 votes. Choose Vetivera for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Infinite Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vetivera or Infinite Intense?

They last about the same: Vetivera 73/100, Infinite Intense 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vetivera or Infinite Intense?

Infinite Intense projects furthest (Infinite Intense 62/100, Vetivera 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetivera and Infinite Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Vetivera or Infinite Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Infinite Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Infinite Intense is the stronger pick. Vetivera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetivera and Infinite Intense?

Vetivera has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar. Infinite Intense has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet, Lavender and Geranium, heart notes of Ambergris, Spices, Elemi resin and Siam Benzoin, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.