Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Parfum vs Curium [Cm 96]

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,662 ratings analysed

4 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Curium [Cm 96]

One of Those

3.7924 votes

Rank #30,472 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Insolence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curium [Cm 96]
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Insolence Eau de Parfum4/5

Curium [Cm 96]1/5

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Curium [Cm 96]
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Insolence Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insolence Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Curium [Cm 96]One of Those

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,638 votes

25%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau de Parfum

SillageInsolence Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCurium [Cm 96]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

iris65%

fruity48%

floral30%

iris100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VioletPowdery NotesIrisRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CinnamonPepper

Heart

Orris RootIrisViolet

Base

BenzoinMuskTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Insolence Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall84

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#30,472

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolence Eau de Parfum by Guerlain presents an unapologetic celebration of powdery florals led by intense violet and cool iris. The scent opens with a bright flash of tart red berries that quickly yields to an expansive floral heart. Instead of modern airy lightness, this composition leans into a vintage cosmetic ele…

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Curium [Cm 96] is an intimate, minimalist fragrance built around earthy orris root and powdery iris. Launching in 2016, this unisex scent balances mineral-fresh notes with a soft, dusty musk base. It feels most at home in professional settings or quiet office days during the spring or fall, providing a subtle, comfort…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Curium [Cm 96]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes; Curium [Cm 96] is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose Insolence Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curium [Cm 96] for a iris and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Curium [Cm 96]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100, Curium [Cm 96] 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Curium [Cm 96]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100, Curium [Cm 96] 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Parfum and Curium [Cm 96] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris and Red Berries.

Is Insolence Eau de Parfum or Curium [Cm 96] better for summer or winter?

Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Curium [Cm 96] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Eau de Parfum and Curium [Cm 96]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries. Curium [Cm 96] has top notes of Red Berries, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Orris Root, Iris and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.