Fragrance comparison

Insolite vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Insolite

Parfums de la Bastide

3.7311 votes

Rank #53,441 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #66,602 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 4 of 5 categories.

Insolite
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Insolite1/5

Rafaelle4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InsoliteParfums de la Bastide

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

violet80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

fresh50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitronLavenderVioletBergamotItalian MandarinHaitian VetiverTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Category winnerRafaelleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 15%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInsoliteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolite by Parfums de la Bastide captures the sunlit air of southern France without any synthetic aquatic gimmicks. The opening bursts with tart citron, sparkling bergamot, and sweet Italian mandarin. It wakes you up instantly. Within twenty minutes, wild French lavender and soft violet step forward, shifting the bri…

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Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Insolite or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 4 of 5 categories. Insolite is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Insolite for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolite or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Insolite 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Insolite or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Insolite 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Insolite and Rafaelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Citron, Lavender, Bergamot and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Insolite or Rafaelle better for summer or winter?

Insolite suits daytime wear; Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Insolite and Rafaelle?

Insolite features Citron, Lavender, Violet, Bergamot and Italian Mandarin. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.