Fragrance comparison

Insolence vs Insolence Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9,649 ratings analysed

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,650 VioletPowdery

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

Insolence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Insolence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insolence3/8

Insolence Eau de Parfum5/8

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Insolence
Sillage & projection: Insolence
Value for money: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Insolence
Fragranxe ranking: Insolence Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsolenceGuerlain

Insolence Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

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 hate

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

8,011 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value51

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

powdery100%

violet83%

iris65%

fruity48%

floral30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseOrange Blossom

Base6 to 10 hours

IrisTonka BeanResinsMuskSandalwood

Notes

VioletPowdery NotesIrisRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerInsolenceLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall84

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,650

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolence by Guerlain presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around candied violet, sweet red berries, and cosmetic iris. The scent opens with an energetic blend of raspberry, lemon, and bergamot, delivering a bright, sugary punch. That initial fruitiness quickly yields to a powdery floral bouquet featuring ro…

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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…

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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, Insolence or Insolence Eau de Parfum?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Insolence Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Insolence Eau de Parfum?

Insolence lasts longest (Insolence 81/100, Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence or Insolence Eau de Parfum?

Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence and Insolence Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet and Iris.

Is Insolence or Insolence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Insolence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence is the stronger pick. Insolence suits day or night wear; Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence and Insolence Eau de Parfum?

Insolence has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Musk. Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries.