Fragrance comparison

Insurrection II Pure vs Royal Chypre

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,560 ratings analysed

4 wins

Insurrection II Pure

Reyane Tradition

4.051,560 votes

Rank #723 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Chypre

Parfums Constantine

—0 votes

Rank #75,906 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insurrection II Pure takes 4 of 4 categories.

Insurrection II Pure
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Royal Chypre
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insurrection II Pure4/4

Royal Chypre0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insurrection II Pure
Sillage & projection: Insurrection II Pure
Value for money: Insurrection II Pure
Versatility: Not scored
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

Royal ChypreParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityInsurrection II Pure

SillageInsurrection II Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value25

Category winnerInsurrection II PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

leather77%

woody69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

musky92%

leather84%

woody77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both leather, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleAppleBergamotCassis

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlackcurrantApplePineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

BirchJasmineRosePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Birch. Durations are only published for Royal Chypre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews345

Overall rank#75,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Parfums Constantine Royal Chypre delivers an immediate splash of tart blackcurrant, crisp apple, and juicy pineapple cut through by zesty bergamot. The fruit feels bright. Within twenty minutes, a distinct smoky birch and earthy patchouli emerge, wrapping the sweet fruit in a dry, leathery jacket. Soft rose and clean …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Insurrection II Pure or Royal Chypre?

Insurrection II Pure lasts longest (Insurrection II Pure 65/100, Royal Chypre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insurrection II Pure or Royal Chypre?

Insurrection II Pure projects furthest (Insurrection II Pure 58/100, Royal Chypre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insurrection II Pure and Royal Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Birch.

Is Insurrection II Pure or Royal Chypre better for summer or winter?

Royal Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insurrection II Pure and Royal Chypre?

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. Royal Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla.