Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Parfum vs Salamina

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,661 ratings analysed

4 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

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59%scent match

Closely related

Salamina

Thera Cosméticos

3.5223 votes

Rank #59,014 VioletPowdery

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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.
Salamina
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Insolence Eau de Parfum4/5

Salamina1/5

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Insolence Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Salamina
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

SalaminaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 15%Want 29%

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

35%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau de Parfum

SillageInsolence Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSalaminaBest 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

Top

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanSandalowoodResinMusk

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

Spring55

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#59,014

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Salamina by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and tart bergamot before shifting into a dense violet heart. Created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto in 2017, this floral fruity composition settles into a heavy powdery base dominated by iris, musk, and warm sandalwood. The red berry top notes give…

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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 Salamina?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes; Salamina is rated 3.52/5 from 23 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 Salamina for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Salamina?

Insolence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100, Salamina 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Salamina?

Insolence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100, Salamina 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Parfum and Salamina 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 Salamina better for summer or winter?

Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Salamina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries. Salamina has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Sandalowood and Resin.