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Relover vs Insidious Absolue

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

Updated 60 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Relover takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Relover

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

  • Insidious Absolue

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Relover3/5
Insidious Absolue2/5
Ratings & consensus
Insidious Absolue
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Insidious Absolue
Sillage & projection
Relover
Value for money
Relover
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Relover

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ReloverReplay
Insidious AbsolueInsider Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerInsidious AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

49 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
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityInsidious Absolue

SillageRelover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value60
Category winnerReloverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
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 = shared
Top
YuzuPearBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom
Base
MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary
Top
Black CurrantGrapefruitPink PepperPineappleClovesBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CitronCinnamonGingerCardamomRose
Base
AmbroxanOakmossEvernylSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer100
Fall32
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#39,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerReloverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…

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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.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Relover or Insidious Absolue?

Relover takes 3 of 5 categories. Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Insidious Absolue is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Insidious Absolue for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Relover or Insidious Absolue?

Insidious Absolue lasts longest (Insidious Absolue 65/100, Relover 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Relover or Insidious Absolue?

Relover projects furthest (Relover 64/100, Insidious Absolue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Relover and Insidious Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Cloves.

Is Relover 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 Relover and Insidious Absolue?

Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender 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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