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solo200281 – :
I haven’t smelled the recent one but the 1970 version is lovely. To me, it smells like the essence of spring, a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers arranged in a fine porcelain bowl. Because it is Caron, you have to wait a little for its full bloom to emerge. I love the name but I don’t get any retro space age associations with the composition. To me, it is a very charming springtime scent, classic and romantic. Je t’aime à l’Infini. ❤️
kiman – :
Ugh. Apparently, Caron is going to replace classic Infini with a fruity, floral gourmand.
For history’s sake, I’ll add a review of my bottle which is a mini bottle of the 1970s version. The fragrance has held up very well over the years. There’s nothing off or musty.
Caron Infini (1970) starts as a big aldehydic in the classic style. That first blast of aldehydes isn’t modern but it’s gorgeous in the same when 1970’s Chanel N°5 is gorgeous. The middle is a very well balanced floral with some powder. The bottom is lovely and rich and slightly animalic. This one lasts – no problem with this one dying out in an hour!
Фримен – :
Gerard Lefortis’ 1970 version of Infini has had many incarnations. I have worn this for years, but not until yesterday did I obtain a vintage perfect parfum that was literally EXPLODING with hyacinth. Other versions, more specifically the Parfum de Toilette, are heavy on the mossy leather note, and the florals are an indiscernible classic melange that exist in the heart only, not the top. My parfum settles in after a few minutes and the classic heart shows up, seamlessly, like a beautiful composition. The aldehydes are more restrained than in other versions, specifically the navy shagreen 30ml EdP from the 2000s (which is so heavy on them that you have to wait a few minutes to actually smell the other notes). In addition, I get an orange clove note in this version that is not prominent in the others. This is such an underrated masterpiece, with classic Caron powder and spice. It pays homage to French CanCan, for admirers of that scent.
Grab it while it’s still out there.
BartDer – :
I bought this blindly, and I seriously can’t stand it. It is discontinued, and I see why. It is the epitome of everything I hate in perfume–old-fashioned to an extreme. It smells incredibly dated and literally reminds me of the perfume I found in my grandma’s drawer when I was a child. Something cheap from a drugstore in the 60’s. My grandmother was not into perfume at all. She probably thought that stuff like this smells as bad as I do, as she never wore it.
It starts out like a massive aldehyde attack mixed with smoky leather, much like Amouage Gold with regard to the aldehydes, but while Gold dries down to something balsamic, floral, and beautiful, Infini dries down into a boring, lifeless, bitter floral. It’s actually an incredibly depressing, oppressive, smothering scent.
The notes here are not correct. I believe it should be hyacinth, not lilac. No matter, I can not smell either flower, nor can I smell rose or jasmine. I don’t know, it’s just a powdery, ambiguous puddle of muck.
I’m not certain how old my bottle is, but it is not as old as the geometric flacons that others have mentioned. Avoid this one like the plague.
Skorpik – :
Today I was gifted a big 120ml vintage parfum de toilette bottle of this gem in the edgy geometrical flaçon. I feel lucky.
Infini had plenty of opportunities to be of my liking. It is indeed a beautifully crafted floral aldehyde of the highest quality. Being a Caleche lover, I measure to it all other floral aldehyde perfumes. With Caleche in mind, Infini is sweeter, denser, creamier and sightly powdery. I feel the aldehydes here have a soft peachy end and aren’t very fizzy. I feel lilacs among the flowers with their romantic end. Tonka and sandalwood are more present here as well, making Infini much warmer and a bit sensual. Caleche is greener, a bit leathery and bitter, quite austere but still more luminous in comparison.
I can see the resemblance to Pascal Morabito’s Or Noir, though Or Noir is much bolder in its use aldehydes, and overall woodier, darker.
Infini’s sillage is moderate and so is its longevity, which makes it a good all year around choice.
Archangel-85 – :
I am reviewing Infini in a vintage 1980’s PDT formulation. On me, Infini opens with a lot of soapy starched aldehydes that remind me of Madame Rochas or White Linen. The dominant floral note is jasmine, with a subordinate role played by iris. (I do not perceive any rose or tuberose in Infini.). Gradually, the scent becomes more grounded, with excellent oakmoss and sandalwood and perhaps the tiniest hint of civet. Some reviews of Infini state that it is leathery. I do not find Infini to be leathery at all, but there is a kind of dark raspy smokiness within it. I should also add that Infini is a very atypical Caron, with no hint of the characteristic “Caronade” or spicy, vanillic, ambery base found in Nuit de Noel, Tabac Blond, Bellodgia et. al. Infini doesn’t soar or feel like an especially futuristic composition for its time: it is a dry, unobtrusive scent, extemely elegant but perhaps a little lacking in passion. I like Infini, but I do not love it, but my appreciation grows each time I wear it.
Bonnyaa – :
Vintage Parfum in angular bottle with cut out: Infini is a lovely blend of iris, jasmine, narcissis, and aldehydes. The beginning reminded me somewhat of Grand Amour with its aldehydes, leather and resins. Then 5 minutes later florals came forth and it evolved into a floral bouquet of jasmine, lily of the valley and narcissis reminding me of a Paco Rabanne Metal but with a lot less aldehydes. It’s a gorgeous scent that is sleek, modern yet pensive and oddly a little androgynous. This perfume is not making statements of sexiness, or power, or anything like that but rather it makes a statement about fixed points in time that symbolize a world of possibilities.
mazalan – :
Why, oh why, do they insist on re-formulating these already stunningly beautiful perfumes. Don’t tamper with perfection!!
kessik – :
This review is for the vintage (1ate 1970’s?) extrait in the artsy bottle with cut outs. Anomie et ivoire’s reveiw hits the nail on the head, so I don’t need to add much to her description. Even though the notes of leather and suede aren’t listed, the suggestion of both is definitely there. It’s also slightly smoky, which I love, giving it the feel of a smoother, creamier and less sharp vintage Bandit to my nose. Like Nocturnes, Infini seems to be one of the most underrated Carons and I’m wondering if it’s because people are mostly experiencing the later, reformulated versions of it, like Leesee said. Scents like Infini are one of the reasons Caron always comes out on top as the best historical fragrance house for me. I just wish Infini lasted longer and projected a little better.
stl137speagoessenda – :
I have found a bottle of vintage Infini on vacation in France last year. It is an old bottle, with a white bakelite cap. It is a 250 ml bottle meant for export to America and there is still about a 100 ml left, edt.
It is a lovely smell with aldehydes, roses, lilac vetiver and jasmin. It smells divine. I’m very happy with this!
Muxamch – :
I also received via Ebay a vintage spray of Infini parfum!! Glorious, aldehydic white flowers. Reminds me of a more refined Amouage Gold (W). Gotta love those Caron extraits!!!
BAIR – :
Today i received a bottle of VINTAGE Infini from Caron – 1st version. Ooooo my God, this scent is sooo beautiful – typical old school of scents…I cannot even describe of what its smells, but so far it is my favourite Caron smells. It is very expensive feminine aldehydic scent, in a way similar but much more interesting as Chanel No 5. Absolutely gorgeous, precious!!! Love it.
dkg915speagoessenda – :
The scent is wonderful. Beautiful soft scent reminds me of exotic flowers with a hint of a powdery scent, Great for everyday use outdoors or office.
tiestovp – :
I had this perfume in 1978. It was crisp, elegant, and feminine. A bright, clean floral.
neinuintY – :
Slightly reminds me No. 5 of Chanel. I have too many frags of this type, this one is available for a connoisieur…
joidgergo – :
Back in 1971 I bought 1/2 oz. INFINI perfume. Suffice it to say that it was all that it was projected to be, certainly futuristic, replete with cosmic flashes. The EDT I bought recently is maturely pleasingly on my wrist, but bears little resemblance to my INFINI of yore. I’m getting whiffs of the past which is reassuring. Do I like it? Definitely. Will I buy it again? Maybe. I wish they’d bring back the 70s version. It was soooo revolutionary, a mirror of the times.
Diavoliada95 – :
I have a vintage (maybe, but at least 10 yr old) bottle of edt and wore it today. If the sillage and longevity on this were better, it would be right up on my short list. As it is, I quite like it. It has a haunting quality that is quite romantic for me. I wish my spray nozzle worked better, but this one is worth reapplying, even messily.
Labaki – :
This smells like Solaris. Moony, crepuscular, vaguely outerspace. Space exploration was the inspiration behind the name “Infini,” but I could readily smell the suggestion of other worlds in an 80s pdt and another parfum formulation before learning of this background.
Smoky like a contained electronic desktop bonfire of the vanities. A similar feeling to vintage Miss Balmain parfum; a jolie-laide androgyny, futurism, and a suggestion of the texture of soft leather or suede–not the smell of leather itself here but the sensation of smoothness and toughness at once. Infini’s aldehydes are much more bubbled and glassy than rich and soapy.
Tonka teleports in and out at random intervals in the drydown, giving flesh to a luscious, expensive, and medicinal vanilla that has nothing to do with the omnipresent gourmand vanilla of today. Caron perfumes handle narcissus and white florals unlike any other house: with a full force that unearths stark beauty, eschewing preciousness and softness in favor of visible brushstrokes.
Even though my two versions of Infini are not of Daltroff’s original creation, they are classic Caron; a house characterized most of all by the olfactive embodiment of intelligence as opposed to Guerlain’s show of sensualism and luxury (an exception being Mitsouko) or Chanel’s market corner on the odor of elegance. Of course the typical pitting of Guerlain vs. Caron misses the point; each does something so well that the other cannot, and Infini is the android that the wooly Guerlinade could never dream.
Pepoceago – :
Infini starts quite strange, but overall it becomes a very nice perfume. I tested it before I looked at the notes and I was thinking tobacco (yes Lady Love). I dont know if it is a vintage or new or what concentration I tested, as I inherited a decant from Mimmi.
It is a lovley sweet floral with a base note concoction that creates a tobacco smell.
Projection: medium
Dima0106 – :
Heavy on aldehydes, but nevertheless beautiful and elegant fragrance:soft, soapy with a metallic note. Reminds me of a few fragrances: a smoother version of Madame Rochas, less sweet Byzance, Y.
I have an older packaged EDT,but it’s not vintage, I don’t think so.
Alekss2222 – :
( Actual Pure Parfum Review )
I think I like it more than Nocturnes. Both are similar fragrances, but this one is a little better and original.
This is not an agressive aldehydes scent, its pretty much a pleasant intense fragrance. Infini is Extremely elegant and sophisticated and the sillage is perfect!
I get a light and sweet-powdery tobacco note, wich i find very addictive.
jyja088 – :
The opening had that old aldehyde smell so that was worrying; thankfully it was very brief! The tuberose is subtle here(as are all the florals) lending a slightly soapy edge- Infini is actually a very gentle composition..not dirty at all. Classy and wears close to the skin. The drydown may actually contain real sandalwood because it is glorious here!
Efforptraitted – :
This one has some similarities with the Vie Privée vintage by Yves Rocher. Needless to say that I adore them both!
годзилла – :
My mum top five favorite perfumes : Quadrille by Balenciaga, Infini by Caron, Arpège by Lanvin, Antilope by Weil, Vol de nuit by Guerlain.
Lavush – :
Lovely warm Caron scent veering towards feminine…love it!
Terail – :
I disagree with the name Infini i see
nothing Futuristic about this fragrance
it makes you think of edwardian times
then space travel. the opening begins
with a warm aldehydic note but it has a plastic undertone dries down to a sharp lilacs and dry iris.
and the drydown of warm amber.
DDD – :
Oh how I love my Infini. I have a vintage parfum, from Ebay, and a modern edt. This is another one I had in the 80’s and again, nothing is missing. Only, the edt is lighter and brighter, which can be expected from the difference in concentration. This one is elegant and confidence enhancing,a wonderful perfume to wear on challenging days. The flowers are light and bright, but the amber in this one adds more depth. This is a serious and mature fragrance, not an ounce of silliness. Becomes extremely subtle after 2-3 hours, but still with you.
errorizer – :
Mine’s the one without the eometric cutout. It says 85 deg., whatever that means. I’m completely intrigued. It isn’t love at this point, but it is a floral that really makes me think.
MagicK – :
Poor Infini has been through so many reformulations it is likely each of us is reviewing a different version of the scent! The Infini I had twenty-five years ago was a hugely lactonic floral with remarkable sillage and a faintly metallic drydown, like the jingle of keys on a ring — a little edgy, a little cheerful. The version I own today still has some of that wonderful milkiness and decent sillage, but alas, the drydown jingles no longer.
Anenceheda – :
Started as a classic, lovely Caron and ended as plastic flowers on me.
Moilminoceels – :
Elegant, sensual, beautiful.