Fragrance comparison

Insolence Shimmering Edition vs Ultra Violet

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

2 wins

Insolence Shimmering Edition

Guerlain

4.19189 votes

Rank #8,935 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Ultra Violet

Be Style Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #66,423 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 2 of 2 categories.

Insolence Shimmering Edition
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ultra Violet
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Insolence Shimmering Edition2/2

Ultra Violet0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Insolence Shimmering Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Insolence Shimmering EditionGuerlain

Ultra VioletBe Style Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 40%Had 31%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

189 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

violet84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

sweet77%

iris69%

white floral61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 6 hours

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base7 to 12+ hours

IrisTonka BeanResinsSandalwoodMusk

Top

Red Berries

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomViolet

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Violet, Orange Blossom and Iris. Durations are only published for Insolence Shimmering Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,935

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#66,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Ultra Violet by Be Style Perfumes opens with a lively splash of tart red berries that quickly settles into a soft, cosmetics-like heart. As the fruity top notes soften, powder-dusted iris and violet take center stage, giving the blend a retro lipstick feel balanced by a touch of orange blossom. It feels tailored for c…

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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 Shimmering Edition or Ultra Violet?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 2 of 2 categories. Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes; Ultra Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ultra Violet for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Ultra Violet?

Insolence Shimmering Edition lasts longest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Ultra Violet 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Shimmering Edition and Ultra Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Violet, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Insolence Shimmering Edition or Ultra Violet better for summer or winter?

Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Shimmering Edition and Ultra Violet?

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. Ultra Violet has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean.