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Insurrection Iron Man vs Suave

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

Updated 60 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Insurrection Iron Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Suave

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Insurrection Iron Man2/5
Suave2/5
Ratings & consensus
Insurrection Iron Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Suave
Value for money
Insurrection Iron Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Suave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition
SuaveParfums Vintage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%
3.78/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

36%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
28%Dislike
0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value59
Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
anis77%
powdery69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
lavender61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage
Heart
SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar
Base
LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
CardamomLavenderBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli
Base4 to 7 hours
VetiverAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesIris, Lavender, Caraway and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Suave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring68
Summer16
Fall100
Winter84
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men77
Unisex23
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuaveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

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Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Insurrection Iron Man or Suave?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Insurrection Iron Man or Suave?

They last about the same: Insurrection Iron Man 72/100, Suave 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insurrection Iron Man or Suave?

Suave projects furthest (Suave 67/100, Insurrection Iron Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insurrection Iron Man and Suave smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Lavender, Caraway and Bergamot.

Is Insurrection Iron Man or Suave better for summer or winter?

Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear; Suave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insurrection Iron Man and Suave?

Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber. Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk.

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