Bois Noir vs L'Insolent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Bois NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'InsolentChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois Noir4/8
L'Insolent4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Noir
- Community sentiment
- L'Insolent
- Longevity
- Bois Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Bois Noir
- Value for money
- L'Insolent
- Versatility
- L'Insolent
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L'Insolent
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois NoirChanelL'InsolentCharles JourdanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerBois NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
43%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
162 votes
Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois Noir
SillageBois Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'InsolentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
lavender77%
floral69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodRoseLavenderAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeCorianderBourbon Vanilla
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerL'InsolentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,672
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,911
PerfumerMax Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Bois Noir is a legendary 1987 release that set the blueprint for modern woody perfumery. The scent starts with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp coriander before settling into a deep, velvety heart of Turkish rose and lavender. What really anchors the experience is the base. A massive dose of creamy M…
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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bois Noir or L'Insolent?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or L'Insolent?
They last about the same: Bois Noir 73/100, L'Insolent 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois Noir or L'Insolent?
Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, L'Insolent 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Noir and L'Insolent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Bois Noir or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bois Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Noir is the stronger pick. Bois Noir suits evening wear; L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois Noir and L'Insolent?
Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.
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