Insidious Absolue vs Samson
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Insidious AbsolueChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SamsonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Insidious Absolue2/4
Samson2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Samson
- Sillage & projection
- Samson
- Value for money
- Insidious Absolue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Insidious Absolue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Insidious AbsolueInsider ParfumsSamsonNimanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySamson
SillageSamson
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
musky61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
musky84%
amber77%
citrus69%
tropical61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
Top
PineappleLemon
Heart
CardamomMusk
Base
Precious WoodsAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Musk. 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
Spring100
Summer40
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night100
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#39,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,437
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerInsidious AbsolueHigher 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 →Samson by Nimany is an aromatic fruity fragrance for men that centers on a bright pineapple opening balanced by earthy cardamom. It settles into a woody, musky base with touches of ambroxan. This 2017 release works well for casual daytime wear during spring months, offering a modern, clean profile that avoids overly h…
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 Samson?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Samson is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Samson for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Insidious Absolue or Samson?
Samson lasts longest (Samson 73/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Insidious Absolue or Samson?
Samson projects furthest (Samson 67/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Insidious Absolue and Samson smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Musk.
Is Insidious Absolue or Samson better for summer or winter?
Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear; Samson suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Insidious Absolue and Samson?
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. Samson has top notes of Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom and Musk, a base of Precious Woods and Ambroxan.
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