Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Parfum vs Ultra Violet

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,639 ratings analysed

2 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

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55%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 Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

Insolence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ultra Violet
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Insolence Eau de Parfum2/2

Ultra Violet0/2

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

Ultra VioletBe Style Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

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

50%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,638 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau de Parfum

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

iris65%

fruity48%

floral30%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

sweet77%

iris69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%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

Red Berries

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomViolet

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka Bean

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#66,423

PerfumerNot listed

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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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 Eau de Parfum or Ultra Violet?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes; Ultra Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Insolence Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ultra Violet for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Parfum or Ultra Violet?

Insolence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100, Ultra Violet 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Parfum and Ultra Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% 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 Ultra Violet better for summer or winter?

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

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

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