Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam vs Insidious Absolue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam takes 4 of 5 categories.
Mousse de Chene 30 AmsterdamChoose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Insidious AbsolueChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam4/5
Insidious Absolue1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
- Sillage & projection
- Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
- Value for money
- Insidious Absolue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mousse de Chene 30 AmsterdamLe LaboInsidious AbsolueInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 526 votes
Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerMousse de Chene 30 AmsterdamRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
526 votes
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
LongevityMousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
SillageMousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
mossy86%
earthy72%
patchouli58%
warm spicy44%
soft spicy30%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossWoody NotesPatchouliPink PepperWest Indian BayCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer49
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,319
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews72
Overall rank#37,810
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMousse de Chene 30 AmsterdamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam by Le Labo is a modern chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, and lively spice. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the fragrance reimagines traditional mossy compositions through an urban, crisp lens. The scent opens with sharp pink pepper and herbal West Indian bay, introducing an aromati…
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.
Which is better, Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam or Insidious Absolue?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam takes 4 of 5 categories. Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam is rated 4.27/5 from 526 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam or Insidious Absolue?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam lasts longest (Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam 75/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam or Insidious Absolue?
Projection is very close: Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam 60/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100 for sillage.
Do Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam and Insidious Absolue smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon.
Is Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam suits daytime wear; Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam and Insidious Absolue?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam features Oakmoss, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and West Indian Bay. 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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