Insolence Shimmering Edition vs Sissi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 4 of 8 categories.
Insolence Shimmering EditionChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
SissiChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Insolence Shimmering Edition4/8
Sissi3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Sissi
- Community sentiment
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Longevity
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Value for money
- Sissi
- Versatility
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sissi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Insolence Shimmering EditionGuerlainSissiMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 40%Had 31%Want 29%
4.19/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%
Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
189 votes
43%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition
SillageInsolence Shimmering Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSissiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fruity92%
violet84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
green69%
fruity61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart3 to 6 hours
VioletOrange BlossomRose
Base7 to 12+ hours
IrisTonka BeanResinsSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-10+ hrs
OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer29
Fall93
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,935
PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#7,727
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInsolence 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…
Reviews →Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …
Reviews →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 Shimmering Edition or Sissi?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 4 of 8 categories. Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Sissi?
They last about the same: Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Sissi 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Sissi?
Insolence Shimmering Edition projects furthest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 78/100, Sissi 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Insolence Shimmering Edition and Sissi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris.
Is Insolence Shimmering Edition or Sissi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Insolence Shimmering Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence Shimmering Edition is the stronger pick. Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear; Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Insolence Shimmering Edition and Sissi?
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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.
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