Insolence Shimmering Edition vs White Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 1 of 1 categories.
Insolence Shimmering EditionChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
White OrchidChoose it for a citrus and fruity character.
Insolence Shimmering Edition1/1
White Orchid0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- 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 EditionGuerlainWhite OrchidReissWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 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 hate39%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
189 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fruity92%
violet84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and sweet
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
Top
BergamotAppleGrapefruitPink PepperOrangeRaspberryRed Berries
Heart
PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasminePeachGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base
White MuskAmberRoseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring62
Summer29
Fall93
Winter100
Day71
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,935
PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#63,078
PerfumerLuca Calvani
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInsolence Shimmering EditionHigher 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 →White Orchid by Reiss is a bright fruity floral that opens with sparkling citrus and juicy berries, then softens into a clean bouquet of peony, jasmine and orange blossom. As it dries down, the scent turns more powdery and smooth, with white musk, gentle woods and a light vanilla-amber warmth. It suits anyone who like…
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 White Orchid?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 1 of 1 categories. Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes; White Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose White Orchid for a citrus and fruity character.
Do Insolence Shimmering Edition and White Orchid smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Violet.
Is Insolence Shimmering Edition or White Orchid 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 White Orchid?
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. White Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber, Rose and Cedar.
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