Fragrance comparison

Blue Silk vs Insurrection II Sport

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Silk

Agent Provocateur

3.84843 votes

Rank #1,301 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Insurrection II Sport

Reyane Tradition

4.24265 votes

Rank #2,634 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Silk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue Silk
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Insurrection II Sport
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Blue Silk4/7

Insurrection II Sport3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SilkAgent Provocateur

Insurrection II SportReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 843 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerInsurrection II SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

702 votes

54%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerInsurrection II SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlue Silk

SillageBlue Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value85

Category winnerInsurrection II SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonRoseJasmineNectarine

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

VetiverPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women50

Men91

Unisex5

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,301

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#2,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerBlue SilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Silk opens with a cool, spicy flash of juniper, pepper and citrus, then settles into a woody, powdery floral with cinnamon warmth and a musky sandalwood base. It often feels darker and more textured than the average designer floral. If you like unusual, slightly retro scents with a unisex edge, this is worth samp…

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Insurrection II Sport by Reyane Tradition is a modern aromatic spicy fragrance that pairs crisp citrus with a grounding base of vetiver and tonka bean. It offers a fresh, approachable profile perfect for casual spring days or office wear. While it takes inspiration from popular clean-cut DNA, it maintains an independe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Silk or Insurrection II Sport?

Blue Silk takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Silk is rated 3.84/5 from 843 votes; Insurrection II Sport is rated 4.24/5 from 265 votes. Choose Blue Silk for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Insurrection II Sport for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Silk or Insurrection II Sport?

Blue Silk lasts longest (Blue Silk 69/100, Insurrection II Sport 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Silk or Insurrection II Sport?

Blue Silk projects furthest (Blue Silk 64/100, Insurrection II Sport 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Silk and Insurrection II Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Blue Silk or Insurrection II Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Silk is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Silk is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Silk and Insurrection II Sport?

Blue Silk has top notes of Juniper, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine and Nectarine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk. Insurrection II Sport has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.