Fragrance comparison

Insolence Eau de Toilette vs My Queen Deluxe Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,167 ratings analysed

6 wins

Insolence Eau de Toilette

Guerlain

4.101,131 votes

Rank #802 VioletPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

My Queen Deluxe Edition

Alexander McQueen

4.2536 votes

Rank #35,521 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories.

Insolence Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Queen Deluxe Edition
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Insolence Eau de Toilette6/7

My Queen Deluxe Edition1/7

Ratings & consensus: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Longevity: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Insolence Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

My Queen Deluxe EditionAlexander McQueen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,131 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 28%

4.25/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMy Queen Deluxe EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau de Toilette

SillageInsolence Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

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%

violet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

almond69%

iris61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both violet, powdery and iris

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

Top

VioletAlmond

Heart

HeliotropeWhite FlowersWhite MuskOrange Blossom

Base

IrisVanillaCedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Insolence Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall73

Winter62

Day100

Night52

Spring47

Summer27

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night69

Category winnerInsolence Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews142

Overall rank#35,521

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

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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A plush, powdery violet and almond opening sets the tone, with a soft heliotrope sweetness that can read like almond pastry and face powder. As it settles, white florals and clean musk smooth the edges, then iris, vanilla and woods take over for a warm, cosmetic dry down. Best for lovers of powdery florals and violet-…

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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 My Queen Deluxe Edition?

Insolence Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories. Insolence Eau de Toilette is rated 4.10/5 from 1,131 votes; My Queen Deluxe Edition is rated 4.25/5 from 36 votes. Choose Insolence Eau de Toilette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Queen Deluxe Edition for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau de Toilette or My Queen Deluxe Edition?

Insolence Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Insolence Eau de Toilette 75/100, My Queen Deluxe Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau de Toilette or My Queen Deluxe Edition?

Insolence Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Insolence Eau de Toilette 69/100, My Queen Deluxe Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau de Toilette and My Queen Deluxe Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is Insolence Eau de Toilette or My Queen Deluxe Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Insolence Eau de Toilette and My Queen Deluxe Edition?

Insolence Eau de Toilette features Violet, Iris, Red Berries and Orange Blossom. My Queen Deluxe Edition has top notes of Violet and Almond, heart notes of Heliotrope, White Flowers, White Musk and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver.