Obsidian vs Insidious Absolue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsidian takes 4 of 5 categories.
ObsidianChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insidious AbsolueChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obsidian4/5
Insidious Absolue1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Obsidian
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obsidian
- Sillage & projection
- Obsidian
- Value for money
- Insidious Absolue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsidian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObsidianRêveurInsidious AbsolueInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerObsidianRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
41 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
LongevityObsidian
SillageObsidian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronBergamotPineapple
Heart
RosemaryCedarCardamom
Base
SandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesCitron, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall75
Winter40
Day100
Night68
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#7,844
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#39,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsidian by Rêveur is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like citron and bergamot with a solid, woody base. It functions as a clean, versatile option for daily wear. You will notice a refreshing pineapple top that settles into a grounded cedar and sandalwood finish, making it a reliable choice f…
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, Obsidian or Insidious Absolue?
Obsidian takes 4 of 5 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Obsidian for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Obsidian or Insidious Absolue?
Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 75/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Obsidian or Insidious Absolue?
Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 78/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsidian and Insidious Absolue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Bergamot, Pineapple and Cardamom.
Is Obsidian or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?
Obsidian suits daytime wear; Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsidian and Insidious Absolue?
Obsidian has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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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