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Insolence Eau Glacée vs Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire

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

Updated 2,229 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Eau Glacée takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Insolence Eau Glacée

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Insolence Eau Glacée5/7
Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire2/7
Ratings & consensus
Insolence Eau Glacée
Community sentiment
Insolence Eau Glacée
Longevity
Insolence Eau Glacée
Sillage & projection
Insolence Eau Glacée
Value for money
Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire
Versatility
Insolence Eau Glacée
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Insolence Eau GlacéeGuerlain
Pasha de Cartier Edition NoireCartier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 992 votes
Have 39%Had 26%Want 34%
3.94/ 5 · 1,237 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerInsolence Eau GlacéeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

992 votes

31%Love
45%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

1,237 votes

Category winnerInsolence Eau GlacéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityInsolence Eau Glacée

SillageInsolence Eau Glacée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value51
Category winnerPasha de Cartier Edition NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery91%
fresh83%
fruity74%
iris65%
citrus56%
powdery100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
violet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
CitrusesCedarAmberMintWatery NotesIrisBlack PepperVioletHeliotropeCloves

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris and Citruses. Durations are only published for Insolence Eau Glacée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer53
Fall52
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInsolence Eau GlacéeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
Men90
Unisex10
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#2,372

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews164

Category winnerPasha de Cartier Edition NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolence Eau Glacée by Guerlain delivers a cool, refreshing take on candied violet. Introduced in 2009, this flanker brightens the signature powdery floral core of the original line with crisp green apple and sparkling citruses. A gentle hint of red berries adds tartness without turning syrupy. As the brisk opening s…

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Cartier Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire opens with sharp citruses and cool mint that quickly splash over watery notes. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, violet, and black pepper create a crisp shirt texture through the middle phase. Cedarwood and warm amber form the foundation, providing a solid woody ba…

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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 Glacée or Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire?

Insolence Eau Glacée takes 5 of 7 categories. Insolence Eau Glacée is rated 4.07/5 from 992 votes; Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire is rated 3.94/5 from 1,237 votes. Choose Insolence Eau Glacée for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Eau Glacée or Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire?

They last about the same: Insolence Eau Glacée 65/100, Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Eau Glacée or Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire?

Insolence Eau Glacée projects furthest (Insolence Eau Glacée 65/100, Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Eau Glacée and Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and fresh accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris and Citruses.

Is Insolence Eau Glacée or Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire is the stronger pick. Insolence Eau Glacée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Eau Glacée and Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire?

Insolence Eau Glacée features Violet, Iris, Green Apple, Citruses and Red Berries. Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire features Citruses, Cedar, Amber, Mint and Watery Notes.

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