Navigator Paris vs Insidious
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
77%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Navigator Paris takes 3 of 4 categories.
Navigator ParisChoose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
InsidiousChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Navigator Paris3/4
Insidious1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Navigator Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Navigator Paris
- Value for money
- Navigator Paris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Insidious
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Navigator ParisLe ChameauInsidiousInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
4.26/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
66%Love
15%Like
5%Ok
6%Dislike
8%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNavigator Paris
SillageNavigator Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNavigator ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
leather92%
sweet84%
amber77%
smoky69%
woody61%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
leather69%
earthy61%
Scent match77%Very similar · both fruity, leather and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple
Heart2 to 4 hours
BirchMoroccan JasminePatchouliRose
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisMuskoak mossVanille
Top
PineappleBergamotAppleBlack Currant
Heart
BirchPatchouliRoseMoroccan Jasmine
Base
oak mossAmbergrisMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple. Durations are only published for Navigator Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer93
Fall96
Winter71
Day–
Night–
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#49,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#5,180
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Category winnerInsidiousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNavigator Paris by Le Chameau delivers an immediate burst of tart fruit and smoky woods. The opening is sharp and bright, combining juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, crisp apple, and dark black currant. As the initial sweetness settles, birch wood and patchouli introduce a dry, leathery smokiness supported by gentle to…
Reviews →Insidious by Insider Parfums brings a sharp, fruit-forward aromatic profile to the modern men's cologne space. It leans heavily on a bright pineapple opening backed by birch and oak moss, designed to offer a mature take on the classic adventurous DNA. It performs best in moderate temperatures, making it a reliable cho…
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, Navigator Paris or Insidious?
Navigator Paris takes 3 of 4 categories. Navigator Paris is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Insidious is rated 4.26/5 from 80 votes. Choose Navigator Paris for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Insidious for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Navigator Paris or Insidious?
Navigator Paris lasts longest (Navigator Paris 76/100, Insidious 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Navigator Paris or Insidious?
Navigator Paris projects furthest (Navigator Paris 75/100, Insidious 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Navigator Paris and Insidious smell similar?
Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, leather and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple.
Is Navigator Paris or Insidious better for summer or winter?
Navigator Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Navigator Paris and Insidious?
Navigator Paris has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Moroccan Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk, oak moss and Vanille. Insidious has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.
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