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Insurrection II Pure vs Pineapple Vintage

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

Updated 1,654 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Pineapple Vintage

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insurrection II Pure5/7
Pineapple Vintage2/7
Ratings & consensus
Insurrection II Pure
Community sentiment
Insurrection II Pure
Longevity
Insurrection II Pure
Sillage & projection
Pineapple Vintage
Value for money
Insurrection II Pure
Versatility
Pineapple Vintage
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
Pineapple VintageParfums Vintage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 1,560 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
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

33%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerInsurrection II PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityInsurrection II Pure

SillagePineapple Vintage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value42
Category winnerInsurrection II PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
leather77%
woody69%
smoky61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
tropical77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match73%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleAppleBergamotCassis
Heart
BirchPatchouliJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaOakmossAmber
Top45 to 60 minutes
PineappleAppleBirch
Heart2 to 3 hours
BergamotCassisRoseJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis. Durations are only published for Pineapple Vintage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer93
Fall71
Winter45
Day100
Night68
Category winnerPineapple VintageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex12
Women2
Men45
Unisex45
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews345

Overall rank#16,577

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews23

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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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 Pineapple Vintage?

Insurrection II Pure takes 5 of 7 categories. Insurrection II Pure is rated 4.05/5 from 1,560 votes; Pineapple Vintage is rated 3.70/5 from 94 votes. Choose Insurrection II Pure for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pineapple Vintage for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insurrection II Pure or Pineapple Vintage?

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

Which projects more, Insurrection II Pure or Pineapple Vintage?

Pineapple Vintage projects furthest (Pineapple Vintage 67/100, Insurrection II Pure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insurrection II Pure and Pineapple Vintage smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Cassis.

Is Insurrection II Pure or Pineapple Vintage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pineapple Vintage is the stronger pick. For winter, Pineapple Vintage is the stronger pick. Pineapple Vintage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insurrection II Pure and Pineapple Vintage?

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. Pineapple Vintage has top notes of Pineapple, Apple and Birch, heart notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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