Insidious Absolue vs Relover
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Relover takes 3 of 5 categories.
Insidious AbsolueChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ReloverChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Insidious Absolue2/5
Relover3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Insidious Absolue
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Insidious Absolue
- Sillage & projection
- Relover
- Value for money
- Relover
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Relover
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Insidious AbsolueInsider ParfumsReloverReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%
3.78/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
Category winnerInsidious AbsolueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
0%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
20%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInsidious Absolue
SillageRelover
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReloverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
musky61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
Top
YuzuPearBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom
Base
MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cloves, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Spring43
Summer100
Fall32
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#14,351
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerReloverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInsidious 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 →Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…
Reviews →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 Relover?
Relover takes 3 of 5 categories. Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Insidious Absolue or Relover?
Insidious Absolue lasts longest (Insidious Absolue 65/100, Relover 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Insidious Absolue or Relover?
Relover projects furthest (Relover 64/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Insidious Absolue and Relover smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cloves, Bergamot and Nutmeg.
Is Insidious Absolue or Relover better for summer or winter?
Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Insidious Absolue and Relover?
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. Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender and Patchouli.
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