Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Parfum vs [vintage powder]

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,664 ratings analysed

6 wins

Insolence Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.131,638 votes

Rank #1,645 PowderyViolet

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63%scent match

Closely related

[vintage powder]

SKLVA

4.1926 votes

Rank #32,507 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 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.
[vintage powder]
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insolence Eau de Parfum6/8

[vintage powder]2/8

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

[vintage powder]SKLVA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,638 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

4.19/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 78%

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

46%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner[vintage powder]Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau de Parfum

SillageInsolence Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value39

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

iris65%

fruity48%

floral30%

powdery100%

violet88%

floral77%

vanilla65%

iris53%

musky42%

Scent match63%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

Notes

Powdery NotesLipstickVioletIrisVanillaWhite MuskViolet LeafHedioneCedarRed BerriesVetiverBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner[vintage powder]Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall84

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer13

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night63

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#32,507

PerfumerAnna Sokolova

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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SKLVA [vintage powder] opens with a distinct puff of loose face powder and tart red berries, creating an immediate sensation of an antique vanity table. Within minutes, velvety iris and candied violet emerge alongside a smooth, waxy lipstick note that feels remarkably authentic. As the fragrance warms on skin, a comfo…

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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 [vintage powder]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Insolence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 1,638 votes; [vintage powder] is rated 4.19/5 from 26 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 [vintage powder] for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Parfum or [vintage powder]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 75/100, [vintage powder] 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Parfum or [vintage powder]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Insolence Eau de Parfum 68/100, [vintage powder] 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Parfum and [vintage powder] smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries.

Is Insolence Eau de Parfum or [vintage powder] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Insolence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Insolence Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; [vintage powder] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Eau de Parfum and [vintage powder]?

Insolence Eau de Parfum features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris and Red Berries. [vintage powder] features Powdery Notes, Lipstick, Violet, Iris and Vanilla.