Fragrance comparison

Insidious Absolue vs Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Insidious Absolue

Insider Parfums

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,455 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

Parfums Vintage

4.0450 votes

Rank #15,541 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Insidious Absolue
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insidious Absolue1/5

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums

Pineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseRating 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

60%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

SillagePineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose

Base

AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk

Top45 to 60 minutes

PineappleBlack CurrantPepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

BergamotLavenderNeroliVirginian Cedar

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall68

Winter18

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,541

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseHigher 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.

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Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense by Parfums Vintage delivers an energetic combination of juicy fruit and clean woods. The opening pairs a prominent burst of tart pineapple and sweet black currant with a sharp touch of pepper. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings in clean lavender, crisp neroli, and dry…

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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, Insidious Absolue or Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insidious Absolue or Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense lasts longest (Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense 72/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insidious Absolue or Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense projects furthest (Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense 68/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insidious Absolue and Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Ambroxan.

Is Insidious Absolue or Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense better for summer or winter?

Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear; Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insidious Absolue and Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense?

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. Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli and Virginian Cedar, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.