Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Toilette vs Insolence Shimmering Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,320 ratings analysed

Insolence Eau de Toilette

Guerlain

4.101,131 votes

Rank #802 VioletPowdery

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57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Insolence Shimmering Edition

Guerlain

4.19189 votes

Rank #8,935 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 6 of 8 categories.

Insolence Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insolence Shimmering Edition
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Insolence Eau de Toilette2/8

Insolence Shimmering Edition6/8

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Community sentiment: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Longevity: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Sillage & projection: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Value for money: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Insolence Shimmering Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Insolence Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insolence Eau de ToiletteGuerlain

Insolence Shimmering EditionGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,131 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 28%

4.19/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 40%Had 31%Want 29%

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,131 votes

39%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition

SillageInsolence Shimmering Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value40

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery91%

iris83%

fruity74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

powdery100%

fruity92%

violet84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, violet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletIrisRed BerriesOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top1 to 2 hours

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 6 hours

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base7 to 12+ hours

IrisTonka BeanResinsSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionLongest dry-down: 7 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall73

Winter62

Day100

Night52

Spring62

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews142

Overall rank#8,935

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolence Eau de Toilette by Guerlain delivers an unmistakable swirl of sweet violet and tart red berries resting on a cosmetic bed of iris. Launched in 2017, this floral fruity composition brings a bright, sparkling lift compared to heavier powdery perfumes. Orange blossom weaves through the middle stages, adding a f…

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Insolence Shimmering Edition by Guerlain brings a bold mix of candied violet, tart red berries, and cosmetic powder. Created by perfumers Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte, this flanker retains the sweet floral character of the original line while suspending fine shimmer particles in the liquid. The opening burst…

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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 Toilette or Insolence Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 6 of 8 categories. Insolence Eau de Toilette is rated 4.10/5 from 1,131 votes; Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes. Choose Insolence Eau de Toilette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Toilette or Insolence Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Shimmering Edition lasts longest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Insolence Eau de Toilette 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Toilette or Insolence Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Shimmering Edition projects furthest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 78/100, Insolence Eau de Toilette 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Toilette and Insolence Shimmering Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Red Berries and Orange Blossom.

Is Insolence Eau de Toilette or Insolence Shimmering Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Insolence Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence Shimmering Edition is the stronger pick. Insolence Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Eau de Toilette and Insolence Shimmering Edition?

Insolence Eau de Toilette features Violet, Iris, Red Berries and Orange Blossom. Insolence Shimmering Edition has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Sandalwood.