Fragrance comparison

Insolence vs Sissi

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8,232 ratings analysed

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,650 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,727 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 4 of 8 categories.

Insolence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insolence3/8

Sissi4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsolenceGuerlain

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerInsolenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex7

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#7,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 4 of 8 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Sissi?

They last about the same: Sissi 82/100, Insolence 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insolence or Sissi?

Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, Sissi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence and Sissi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Insolence or Sissi 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; Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.