Fragrance comparison

Insidious Absolue vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Insidious Absolue

Insider Parfums

4.0911 votes

Rank #36,777 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Insidious Absolue
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insidious Absolue2/5

Mandarina Duck Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityInsidious Absolue

SillageInsidious Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose

Base

AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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, Insidious Absolue or Mandarina Duck Man?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insidious Absolue or Mandarina Duck Man?

Insidious Absolue lasts longest (Insidious Absolue 65/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insidious Absolue or Mandarina Duck Man?

Insidious Absolue projects furthest (Insidious Absolue 58/100, Mandarina Duck Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insidious Absolue and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Insidious Absolue or Mandarina Duck Man better for summer or winter?

Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear; Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insidious Absolue and Mandarina Duck Man?

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. Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.