Fragrance comparison

L'Insolent vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 373 ratings analysed

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,537 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

L'Insolent2/7

Jil Sander Woman III5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood. 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

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,537

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher 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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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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 Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, L'Insolent 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insolent or Jil Sander Woman III?

Projection is very close: Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, L'Insolent 68/100 for sillage.

Do L'Insolent and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is L'Insolent or Jil Sander Woman III better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Insolent and Jil Sander Woman III?

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. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.