Fragrance comparison

Insolence vs Ultra Violet

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8,012 ratings analysed

2 wins

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,650 VioletPowdery

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69%scent match

Closely related

Ultra Violet

Be Style Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #66,423 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence takes 2 of 2 categories.

Insolence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ultra Violet
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Insolence2/2

Ultra Violet0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insolence
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

InsolenceGuerlain

Ultra VioletBe Style Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

sweet77%

iris69%

white floral61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both violet, powdery and woody

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

Top

Red Berries

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomViolet

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Violet, Orange Blossom and Iris. Durations are only published for Insolence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day96

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Not enough votes yet

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#66,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ultra Violet by Be Style Perfumes opens with a lively splash of tart red berries that quickly settles into a soft, cosmetics-like heart. As the fruity top notes soften, powder-dusted iris and violet take center stage, giving the blend a retro lipstick feel balanced by a touch of orange blossom. It feels tailored for c…

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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 Ultra Violet?

Insolence takes 2 of 2 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Ultra Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ultra Violet for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Ultra Violet?

Insolence lasts longest (Insolence 81/100, Ultra Violet 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence and Ultra Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Insolence or Ultra Violet better for summer or winter?

Insolence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence and Ultra Violet?

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. Ultra Violet has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean.