Fragrance comparison

Suave vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Suave

Parfums Vintage

3.7850 votes

Rank #18,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Insurrection Iron Man

Reyane Tradition

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,789 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Suave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Insurrection Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Suave2/5

Insurrection Iron Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuaveParfums Vintage

Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomLavenderBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverAmbergrisMusk

Top

AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Suave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer16

Fall100

Winter84

Day53

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSuaveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suave or Insurrection Iron Man?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Suave or Insurrection Iron Man?

They last about the same: Suave 72/100, Insurrection Iron Man 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Suave or Insurrection Iron Man?

Suave projects furthest (Suave 67/100, Insurrection Iron Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suave and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Bergamot and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Suave and Insurrection Iron Man?

Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk. 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.