Chopard — Infiniment
Essence
Chopard Infiniment is a discontinued 2004 Alberto Morillas floral-woody-musk whose small following remembers it for a curious contradiction: a creamy white floral that can also feel distinctly icy. Lotus, tuberose, rose, peppery citrus, sandalwood, musk, and benzoin give it a quiet but unusual character.
Scent Profile
Petitgrain, bergamot, and Sichuan pepper give the opening a crisp, bright edge. They do not dominate for long. Lotus, tuberose, and Bulgarian rose merge into a single restrained floral impression, with sandalwood supporting it and benzoin lending a light vanillic softness. For some wearers this is a smooth, semi-sweet creamy floral. For others, the lotus-and-citrus combination makes it feel intensely cold, even when the sandalwood, musk, and benzoin arrive. That chilly effect is the feature that distinguishes Infiniment from a more conventional warm floral.
Performance
Infiniment is generally soft to moderate in projection but persistent on skin. It does not behave like a big tuberose perfume; instead, it stays polished and close enough for daytime wear while continuing for many hours.
Wearing Context
The restrained style makes it appropriate for work, daytime, and a wearer who prefers a quieter floral. It can span spring and winter. In warm weather the icy floral effect may read as refreshing, while in cooler weather the sandalwood and benzoin become more apparent.
Comparisons & DNA
Kenzo Flower-Le Parfum is a helpful Morillas comparison for the rose-and-pink-pepper signature. Chanel Allure EDT and Versace Signature convey its clean, classy floral simplicity, though Infiniment is less familiar and more temperature-shifting. Calvin Klein Obsession is only a partial reference for the sweet drydown. Its 2006 Eau de Toilette sibling should be treated separately: it is a fruity-aquatic rewrite, not merely a lighter concentration.
Reception
Infiniment has a modest but affectionate following. Its admirers find it understated, well made, and unfairly forgotten. The disagreement centers on its unusual cold effect: some find that quality striking and refreshing, while others find it uncomfortable or regard the drydown as too sweet. Its obscurity is part of the appeal for collectors.
Versions & Reformulation
The 2004 EDP is the original floral-woody-musk formula. A 2006 EDT under the same name uses melon, pear, yuzu, strawberry, lotus, peony, pink pepper, sandalwood, and musk instead. Both are discontinued. There is no established reformulation history for the original EDP.
Acquisition Notes
This is a rare secondhand purchase, with asking prices ranging from plausible bargains to collector-level sealed bottles. Verify whether a listing is for the 2004 EDP or the 2006 EDT before buying. The original bottle’s golden crystal-ball design is an attraction in its own right.
Notable Facts & Lore
- Alberto Morillas composed the 2004 EDP.
- Jerome Faillant-Dumas designed its golden crystal-ball flacon.
- The original and 2006 EDT are different fragrances with the same name.
- The cold-versus-creamy reading is Infiniment’s defining piece of lore.