Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Insidious Absolue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Insidious Absolue

Insider Parfums

4.0911 votes

Rank #39,439 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insidious Absolue takes 4 of 4 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
Insidious Absolue
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolute Thrill0/4

Insidious Absolue4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityInsidious Absolue

SillageInsidious Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose

Base

AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Insidious Absolue by Insider Parfums brings a bright, aromatic punch to your collection. The opening features a sharp mix of black currant, grapefruit, and pineapple that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for day or night wear, performing best during the moderate temperatures of spring or fall.

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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, Absolute Thrill or Insidious Absolue?

Insidious Absolue takes 4 of 4 categories. Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Thrill or Insidious Absolue?

Insidious Absolue lasts longest (Insidious Absolue 65/100, Absolute Thrill 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Thrill or Insidious Absolue?

Insidious Absolue projects furthest (Insidious Absolue 58/100, Absolute Thrill 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Thrill and Insidious Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Absolute Thrill or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear; Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Insidious Absolue?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Insidious Absolue has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Evernyl and Sandalwood.