Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #17,614 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Insurrection Iron Man

Reyane Tradition

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,630 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 5 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Insurrection Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Scirocco4/5

Insurrection Iron Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Scirocco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scirocco
Sillage & projection: Scirocco
Value for money: Insurrection Iron Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scirocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageScirocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value63

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Top

AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scirocco or Insurrection Iron Man?

Scirocco takes 4 of 5 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Insurrection Iron Man?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 79/100, Insurrection Iron Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Insurrection Iron Man?

Scirocco projects furthest (Scirocco 63/100, Insurrection Iron Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Scirocco or Insurrection Iron Man better for summer or winter?

Scirocco suits daytime wear; Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Insurrection Iron Man?

Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree. Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber.