Fragrance comparison

M by Marc de la Morandiere vs Insidious Absolue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,753 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Insidious Absolue

Insider Parfums

4.0911 votes

Rank #35,551 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

M by Marc de la Morandiere
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Insidious Absolue
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

M by Marc de la Morandiere2/4

Insidious Absolue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Sillage & projection: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Value for money: Insidious Absolue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Insidious Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityM by Marc de la Morandiere

SillageM by Marc de la Morandiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value60

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

SagePatchouliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbroxan

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose

Base

AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for M by Marc de la Morandiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, citrus-forward aromatic punch built for sunny days and straightforward daily routines. The opening hits immediately with sharp lemon peel, tart grapefruit, and a cool flicker of green cardamom. It is loud for five minutes. Soon, dry clary sage and earthy patchouli take over…

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Insidious Absolue by Insider Parfums brings a bright, aromatic punch to your collection. The opening features a sharp mix of black currant, grapefruit, and pineapple that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for day or night wear, performing best during the moderate temperatures of spring or fall.

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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 is better, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Insidious Absolue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose M by Marc de la Morandiere for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Insidious Absolue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Insidious Absolue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M by Marc de la Morandiere and Insidious Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is M by Marc de la Morandiere or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?

M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear; Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M by Marc de la Morandiere and Insidious Absolue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Insidious Absolue has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Evernyl and Sandalwood.