Fragrance comparison

Insurrection II Pure vs Pineapple Vintage Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,633 ratings analysed

4 wins

Insurrection II Pure

Reyane Tradition

4.051,560 votes

Rank #737 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

Pineapple Vintage Noir

Parfums Vintage

3.9773 votes

Rank #17,251 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insurrection II Pure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Insurrection II Pure
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Pineapple Vintage Noir
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Insurrection II Pure4/7

Pineapple Vintage Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Insurrection II Pure
Community sentiment: Insurrection II Pure
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Pineapple Vintage Noir
Value for money: Insurrection II Pure
Versatility: Pineapple Vintage Noir
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 Vintage NoirParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 46%

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

44%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerInsurrection II PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePineapple Vintage Noir

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%

leather92%

woody84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

fresh61%

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

BirchPineappleApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

CassisBergamotRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbergrisVanillaPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer96

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night86

Category winnerPineapple Vintage NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews345

Overall rank#17,251

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Pineapple Vintage Noir by Parfums Vintage is a smoky, fruity Eau de Parfum that puts a dark twist on classic chypre traditions. Created by perfumer Damien Stammers in 2016, this unisex scent centres on tart, ripe pineapple, crisp apple, and dry birch wood that runs through every stage of development. The bright, juicy…

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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 Noir?

Insurrection II Pure takes 4 of 7 categories. Insurrection II Pure is rated 4.05/5 from 1,560 votes; Pineapple Vintage Noir is rated 3.97/5 from 73 votes. Choose Insurrection II Pure for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pineapple Vintage Noir for a fruity and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insurrection II Pure or Pineapple Vintage Noir?

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

Which projects more, Insurrection II Pure or Pineapple Vintage Noir?

Pineapple Vintage Noir projects furthest (Pineapple Vintage Noir 65/100, Insurrection II Pure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insurrection II Pure and Pineapple Vintage Noir 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 Pineapple Vintage Noir better for summer or winter?

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

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

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