Fragrance comparison

Beyond Noir vs Insurrection II Pure

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,604 ratings analysed

Beyond Noir

Parfums Vintage

3.5044 votes

Rank #21,094 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Insurrection II Pure

Reyane Tradition

4.051,560 votes

Rank #737 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insurrection II Pure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Beyond Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Insurrection II Pure
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Beyond Noir3/7

Insurrection II Pure4/7

Ratings & consensus: Insurrection II Pure
Community sentiment: Insurrection II Pure
Longevity: Beyond Noir
Sillage & projection: Beyond Noir
Value for money: Insurrection II Pure
Versatility: Beyond Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Insurrection II Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Beyond NoirParfums Vintage

Insurrection II PureReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

4.05/ 5 · 1,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerInsurrection II PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

39%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

46%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,119 votes

Category winnerInsurrection II PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBeyond Noir

SillageBeyond Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value82

Category winnerInsurrection II PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

leather77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fruity, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BirchPineappleApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseCassisBergamotJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmbergrisVanilla

Top

PineappleAppleBergamotCassis

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBirch, Pineapple, Apple and Cassis. Durations are only published for Beyond Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBeyond NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,094

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews345

Category winnerInsurrection II PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beyond Noir by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around intense birch smoke and crisp fruit. It opens with an unmistakable blast of heavy birch wood, sharp apple, and tart pineapple. Rather than presenting a bright tropical cocktail, the fragrance leans hard into roasted, dark elements that quickly e…

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Insurrection II Pure is a woody aromatic scent defined by a sharp pineapple and apple opening. Launched in 2013, it offers a budget-conscious alternative for those who enjoy the DNA of modern fruity masculine classics. This fragrance works well for daily wear in spring and summer, providing a crisp and approachable pr…

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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, Beyond Noir or Insurrection II Pure?

Insurrection II Pure takes 4 of 7 categories. Beyond Noir is rated 3.50/5 from 44 votes; Insurrection II Pure is rated 4.05/5 from 1,560 votes. Choose Beyond Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Insurrection II Pure for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Beyond Noir or Insurrection II Pure?

They last about the same: Beyond Noir 67/100, Insurrection II Pure 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Beyond Noir or Insurrection II Pure?

Beyond Noir projects furthest (Beyond Noir 76/100, Insurrection II Pure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beyond Noir and Insurrection II Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Birch, Pineapple, Apple and Cassis.

Is Beyond Noir or Insurrection II Pure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Beyond Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Beyond Noir is the stronger pick. Beyond Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beyond Noir and Insurrection II Pure?

Beyond Noir has top notes of Birch, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Cassis, Bergamot and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla. Insurrection II Pure has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.