Encens Asakusa vs Insolence Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.
Encens AsakusaChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Insolence Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Encens Asakusa1/8
Insolence Eau de Parfum7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Encens Asakusa
- Fragranxe ranking
- Insolence Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Encens AsakusaL'Orchestre ParfumInsolence Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes
Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%
Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
287 votes
50%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,638 votes
Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInsolence Eau de Parfum
SillageInsolence Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
violet77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
powdery100%
violet83%
iris65%
fruity48%
floral30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumWhite MuskMyrrhIrisVioletCypressRed Berries
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
VioletPowdery NotesIrisRed Berries
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerEncens AsakusaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer50
Fall84
Winter83
Day100
Night70
Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,534
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#1,645
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews176
Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEncens Asakusa opens with a pale puff of cold olibanum smoke and dry cypress needles. It does not smell like a burning campfire. Instead, you get the tranquil aroma of an unlit Japanese temple altar dusted with powdery iris. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and gentle myrrh soften the mineral chill, creating a pill…
Reviews →Insolence Eau de Parfum by Guerlain presents an unapologetic celebration of powdery florals led by intense violet and cool iris. The scent opens with a bright flash of tart red berries that quickly yields to an expansive floral heart. Instead of modern airy lightness, this composition leans into a vintage cosmetic ele…
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, Encens Asakusa or Insolence Eau de Parfum?
Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Encens Asakusa is rated 3.90/5 from 287 votes; Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes. Choose Encens Asakusa for a amber and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Insolence Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Encens Asakusa or Insolence Eau de Parfum?
Insolence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100, Encens Asakusa 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Encens Asakusa or Insolence Eau de Parfum?
Insolence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100, Encens Asakusa 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Encens Asakusa and Insolence Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet and Red Berries.
Is Encens Asakusa or Insolence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Insolence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Encens Asakusa is the stronger pick. Encens Asakusa suits daytime wear; Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encens Asakusa and Insolence Eau de Parfum?
Encens Asakusa features Olibanum, White Musk, Myrrh, Iris and Violet. Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries.
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