Fragrance comparison

Insolence Shimmering Edition vs Violetta del Mediterraneo

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

3 wins

Insolence Shimmering Edition

Guerlain

4.19189 votes

Rank #8,935 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Violetta del Mediterraneo

Carpentieri Profumi

4.437 votes

Rank #44,520 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Insolence Shimmering Edition
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Violetta del Mediterraneo
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Insolence Shimmering Edition3/4

Violetta del Mediterraneo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Sillage & projection: Insolence Shimmering Edition
Value for money: Violetta del Mediterraneo
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

Violetta del MediterraneoCarpentieri Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 40%Had 31%Want 29%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition

SillageInsolence Shimmering Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value95

Category winnerVioletta del MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

violet84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

violet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and sweet

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

RaspberryBergamotRed CurrantNeroliLemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanWhite HoneyPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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#44,520

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…

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Violetta del Mediterraneo by Carpentieri Profumi opens with a bright tartness from red currant, lemon, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart. Violet and iris dominate the composition, bringing a classic cosmetic powder texture that feels soft and vintage. As the scent warms on skin, gardenia and orang…

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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 Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes; Violetta del Mediterraneo is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Violetta del Mediterraneo for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Insolence Shimmering Edition lasts longest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Insolence Shimmering Edition projects furthest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 78/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolence Shimmering Edition and Violetta del Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

Is Insolence Shimmering Edition or Violetta del Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear; Violetta del Mediterraneo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolence Shimmering Edition and Violetta del Mediterraneo?

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. Violetta del Mediterraneo has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Red Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, White Honey and Patchouli.