Insurrection II Pure
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Rome
ScentArt
A
Insurrection II Pure
B
Rome
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
This one is a total mixed bag. Some call it an absolute gem for the price, a dead ringer for more prestigious scents, while others dismiss it as a cheap, poor-performing synthetic mess. It's affordable, but prepare for wildly inconsistent performance.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Rome Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Creed Aventus (2010) - pineapple, birch and musk translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 40% |
| Floral | 10% | 20% |
| Fruity | 18% | 85% |
| Green | 11% | 25% |
| Sweet | 21% | 45% |
| Warm | 8% | 50% |
| Woody | 17% | 65% |
| Earthy | 22% | 40% |
| Animalic | 11% | 15% |
| Fresh | 13% | 75% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Insurrection II Pure
EdP
Rome
EdP
Notes
Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Rome Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Pineapple
32%
vs
33%
Apple
25%
vs
19%
Bergamot
23%
vs
25%
Only in Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Redcurrant Leaf
19%
Only in Rome Eau de Parfum
Blackcurrant
21%
Shared Notes
Birch
44%
vs
34%
Patchouli
29%
vs
26%
Jasmine
26%
vs
18%
Only in Rome Eau de Parfum
Rose
20%
Shared Notes
Musk
26%
vs
29%
Vanilla
25%
vs
20%
Oakmoss
25%
vs
27%
Only in Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Amber
22%
Only in Rome Eau de Parfum
Ambergris
23%
Accords
Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Rome Eau de Parfum
Performance
Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Rome Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Casual
Sport
Also Works:
Office
Date
Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear or the gym. However, its often-reported poor longevity means it might not last through an entire workday or a long formal event, unless you reapply.
Rome Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Pineapple-birch-musk versatile across seasons.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, date, casual - iconic versatility.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
83%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
94%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities
Both share Fruity, Fresh, Woody accords and Bergamot, Jasmine notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Insurrection II Pure Eau de Parfum
Rome Eau de Parfum
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