Fragrance comparison

Insolence vs Insolence Shimmering Edition

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8,200 ratings analysed

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,650 VioletPowdery

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93%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Insolence Shimmering Edition

Guerlain

4.19189 votes

Rank #8,935 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 5 of 8 categories.

Insolence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Insolence Shimmering Edition
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Insolence2/8

Insolence Shimmering Edition5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsolenceGuerlain

Insolence Shimmering EditionGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

4.19/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 40%Had 31%Want 29%

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionRating 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

39%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition

SillageInsolence Shimmering Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value40

Category winnerInsolenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

violet84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both powdery, violet 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

Top1 to 2 hours

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 6 hours

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base7 to 12+ hours

IrisTonka BeanResinsSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring62

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

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#8,935

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerInsolenceHigher 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 Shimmering Edition by Guerlain brings a bold mix of candied violet, tart red berries, and cosmetic powder. Created by perfumers Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte, this flanker retains the sweet floral character of the original line while suspending fine shimmer particles in the liquid. The opening burst…

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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 Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 5 of 8 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Insolence Shimmering Edition?

They last about the same: Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Insolence 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insolence or Insolence Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Shimmering Edition projects furthest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 78/100, Insolence 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence and Insolence Shimmering Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Insolence or Insolence Shimmering Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Insolence is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence is the stronger pick. Insolence suits day or night wear; Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence and Insolence Shimmering Edition?

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 Shimmering Edition has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Sandalwood.