Fragrance comparison

Pineapple Vintage X Batch vs Insidious Absolue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pineapple Vintage X Batch

Parfums Vintage

4.17106 votes

Rank #9,747 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Insidious Absolue

Insider Parfums

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,455 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insidious Absolue
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pineapple Vintage X Batch4/5

Insidious Absolue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Sillage & projection: Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Value for money: Insidious Absolue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pineapple Vintage X Batch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pineapple Vintage X BatchParfums Vintage

Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X BatchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

106 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPineapple Vintage X Batch

SillagePineapple Vintage X Batch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value60

Category winnerInsidious AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

PineappleBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotLavenderVirginian CedarNeroli

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiver

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose

Base

AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Pineapple Vintage X Batch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall64

Winter19

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,747

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#38,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X BatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pineapple Vintage X Batch by Parfums Vintage merges juicy tropical sweetness with a crisp aromatic backbone. The opening introduces vibrant pineapple and tart black currant, offering an energetic, fruit-forward first spray. As the initial brightness settles, clean lavender, floral neroli, citrusy bergamot, and dry Vir…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pineapple Vintage X Batch or Insidious Absolue?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch takes 4 of 5 categories. Pineapple Vintage X Batch is rated 4.17/5 from 106 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Pineapple Vintage X Batch for a fruity and amber 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, Pineapple Vintage X Batch or Insidious Absolue?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch lasts longest (Pineapple Vintage X Batch 69/100, Insidious Absolue 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pineapple Vintage X Batch or Insidious Absolue?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch projects furthest (Pineapple Vintage X Batch 65/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pineapple Vintage X Batch and Insidious Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Ambroxan.

Is Pineapple Vintage X Batch or Insidious Absolue better for summer or winter?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch suits daytime wear; Insidious Absolue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pineapple Vintage X Batch and Insidious Absolue?

Pineapple Vintage X Batch has top notes of Pineapple and Black Currant, heart notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Virginian Cedar and Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.