Fragrance comparison

L'Insolent vs Betty Barclay

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #35,972 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insolent takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Insolent6/7

Betty Barclay1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Insolent
Community sentiment: L'Insolent
Longevity: L'Insolent
Sillage & projection: L'Insolent
Value for money: L'Insolent
Versatility: Betty Barclay
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Insolent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

Category winnerL'InsolentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageL'Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL'InsolentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Category winnerBetty BarclayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'InsolentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles Jourdan launched L'Insolent in 1986 as an unapologetic, opulent floriental with serious backbone. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe peach, juicy mandarin orange, and tart cassia buds that immediately grab your attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit settles into a lush floral heart pac…

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Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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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, L'Insolent or Betty Barclay?

L'Insolent takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Betty Barclay?

L'Insolent lasts longest (L'Insolent 72/100, Betty Barclay 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insolent or Betty Barclay?

L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Insolent and Betty Barclay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is L'Insolent or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betty Barclay is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Insolent is the stronger pick. L'Insolent suits evening wear; Betty Barclay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Insolent and Betty Barclay?

L'Insolent has top notes of Peach, Cassia, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.