Insolence vs Niswah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insolence takes 4 of 5 categories.
InsolenceChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
NiswahChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Insolence4/5
Niswah1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Insolence
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Insolence
- Sillage & projection
- Insolence
- Value for money
- Niswah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Insolence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InsolenceGuerlainNiswahAhmed Al MaghribiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%
3.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerInsolenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
8,011 votes
47%Love
0%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
40%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInsolence
SillageInsolence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNiswahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
iris69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
VioletRoseOrange Blossom
Base6 to 10 hours
IrisTonka BeanResinsMuskSandalwood
Top
RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg
Base
AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Berries and Rose. Durations are only published for Insolence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer30
Fall83
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,650
PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#24,178
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerInsolenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInsolence 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…
Reviews →Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …
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, Insolence or Niswah?
Insolence takes 4 of 5 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Insolence or Niswah?
Insolence lasts longest (Insolence 81/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Insolence or Niswah?
Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Insolence and Niswah smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries and Rose.
Is Insolence or Niswah better for summer or winter?
Insolence suits day or night wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Insolence and Niswah?
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. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.
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