Fragrance comparison

Insurrection II Pure vs Noir Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,585 ratings analysed

5 wins

Insurrection II Pure

Reyane Tradition

4.051,560 votes

Rank #737 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

Noir Intense

Parfums Vintage

3.3225 votes

Rank #24,609 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insurrection II Pure takes 5 of 7 categories.

Insurrection II Pure
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Insurrection II Pure5/7

Noir Intense2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insurrection II PureReyane Tradition

Noir IntenseParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerInsurrection II PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,119 votes

32%Love

16%Like

4%Ok

48%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerInsurrection II PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityInsurrection II Pure

SillageNoir Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value58

Category winnerInsurrection II PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

leather77%

woody69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

leather91%

sweet83%

smoky74%

woody65%

fresh56%

Scent match84%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleAppleBergamotCassis

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleBirchApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

CassisBergamotRoseJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis. Durations are only published for Noir Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNoir IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews345

Overall rank#24,609

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerInsurrection II PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insurrection II Pure is a woody aromatic scent defined by a sharp pineapple and apple opening. Launched in 2013, it offers a budget-conscious alternative for those who enjoy the DNA of modern fruity masculine classics. This fragrance works well for daily wear in spring and summer, providing a crisp and approachable pr…

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Noir Intense by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic blend defined by an intense contrast of tart fruit and dark woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple, crisp apple, and bright bergamot. That fruity sparkle quickly collides with an uncompromising heart of charred birch, floral jasmine, and ear…

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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, Insurrection II Pure or Noir Intense?

Insurrection II Pure takes 5 of 7 categories. Insurrection II Pure is rated 4.05/5 from 1,560 votes; Noir Intense is rated 3.32/5 from 25 votes. Choose Insurrection II Pure for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Noir Intense for a fruity and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Insurrection II Pure or Noir Intense?

They last about the same: Insurrection II Pure 65/100, Noir Intense 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insurrection II Pure or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense projects furthest (Noir Intense 79/100, Insurrection II Pure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insurrection II Pure and Noir Intense smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis.

Is Insurrection II Pure or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Noir Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Insurrection II Pure is the stronger pick. Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insurrection II Pure and Noir Intense?

Insurrection II Pure has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Noir Intense has top notes of Pineapple, Birch and Apple, heart notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Ambergris.