Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Parfum vs Insolence

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9,649 ratings analysed

5 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

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59%scent match

Closely related

Insolence

Guerlain

3.788,011 votes

Rank #2,650 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

Insolence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insolence
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Insolence Eau de Parfum5/8

Insolence3/8

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Insolence
Sillage & projection: Insolence
Value for money: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Insolence
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

InsolenceGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes

Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%

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

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

8,011 votes

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value49

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

iris65%

fruity48%

floral30%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseOrange Blossom

Base6 to 10 hours

IrisTonka BeanResinsMuskSandalwood

Category winnerInsolenceLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall84

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Spring69

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#2,650

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews204

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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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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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 Insolence?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes; Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes. Choose Insolence Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Insolence?

Insolence lasts longest (Insolence 81/100, Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Insolence?

Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Parfum and Insolence smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris and Red Berries.

Is Insolence Eau de Parfum or Insolence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Insolence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence is the stronger pick. Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Insolence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Eau de Parfum and Insolence?

Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries. 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.