Magnetic vs Insidious Absolue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insidious Absolue takes 1 of 1 categories.
MagneticChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.
Insidious AbsolueChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Magnetic0/1
Insidious Absolue1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
MagneticAkbariInsidious AbsolueInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
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 hateNot enough votes yet
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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomLemon
Heart
LavenderNutmegOlive
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliTonka
Top
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerInsidious AbsolueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMagnetic by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with lemon cutting through cardamom for a crisp, aromatic snap. As it settles, lavender and nutmeg bring a clean, herbal warmth, with an unusual olive note adding a slightly savory, smooth feel. The dry-down turns woodier and softer, with sandalwood, patchouli, and a tonka sw…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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.
Do Magnetic and Insidious Absolue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Is Magnetic or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?
Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magnetic and Insidious Absolue?
Magnetic has top notes of Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Olive, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka. 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.
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