Fragrance comparison

Insolence vs Insolence Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9,142 ratings analysed

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,639 VioletPowdery

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67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Insolence Eau de Toilette

Guerlain

4.101,131 votes

Rank #802 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Toilette takes 4 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 Toilette
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insolence3/8

Insolence Eau de Toilette4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsolenceGuerlain

Insolence Eau de ToiletteGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

4.10/ 5 · 1,131 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 28%

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteRating 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

45%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,131 votes

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

violet100%

powdery91%

iris83%

fruity74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both violet, powdery and fruity

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

VioletIrisRed BerriesOrange Blossom

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

Summer47

Fall73

Winter62

Day100

Night52

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,639

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews142

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteHigher 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 Toilette by Guerlain delivers an unmistakable swirl of sweet violet and tart red berries resting on a cosmetic bed of iris. Launched in 2017, this floral fruity composition brings a bright, sparkling lift compared to heavier powdery perfumes. Orange blossom weaves through the middle stages, adding a f…

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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 Toilette?

Insolence Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 8 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Insolence Eau de Toilette is rated 4.10/5 from 1,131 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 Toilette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Insolence Eau de Toilette?

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

Which projects more, Insolence or Insolence Eau de Toilette?

Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, Insolence Eau de Toilette 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence and Insolence Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet, Orange Blossom and Iris.

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

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

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

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 Toilette features Violet, Iris, Red Berries and Orange Blossom.