Fragrance comparison

B.B. Chic vs L'Insolent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

B.B. Chic

Clash

—0 votes

Rank #77,928 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories.

B.B. Chic
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

B.B. Chic1/4

L'Insolent3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Insolent
Sillage & projection: B.B. Chic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): L'Insolent
Fragranxe ranking: L'Insolent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.B. ChicClash

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

43%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageB.B. Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose90%

fresh spicy80%

animalic70%

woody60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bay LeafBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasminePeach

Base3 to 6 hours

CedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Category winnerL'InsolentLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,928

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'InsolentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.B. Chic by Clash is a white floral fragrance built around a bold heart of tuberose and jasmine. It opens with an unexpected pairing of fresh bergamot and herbal bay leaf, which cuts through the initial sweetness and adds a sharp, aromatic kick. As the top settles, lush peach softens the narcotic floral core, creatin…

Reviews →

Charles Jourdan launched L'Insolent in 1986 as an unapologetic, opulent floriental with serious backbone. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe peach, juicy mandarin orange, and tart cassia buds that immediately grab your attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit settles into a lush floral heart pac…

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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 lasts longer, B.B. Chic or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent lasts longest (L'Insolent 72/100, B.B. Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.B. Chic or L'Insolent?

B.B. Chic projects furthest (B.B. Chic 75/100, L'Insolent 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.B. Chic and L'Insolent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Peach.

Is B.B. Chic or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?

B.B. Chic suits day or night wear; L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.B. Chic and L'Insolent?

B.B. Chic has top notes of Bay Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Cedar and Musk. L'Insolent has top notes of Peach, Cassia, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.