Fragrance comparison

L'Insolent vs Kenzo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,166 ratings analysed

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #24,339 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

L'Insolent3/7

Kenzo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%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

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value52

Category winnerL'InsolentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, woody and fruity

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

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKenzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,339

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher 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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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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 Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, L'Insolent 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insolent or Kenzo?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, L'Insolent 68/100 for sillage.

Do L'Insolent and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is L'Insolent or Kenzo 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 Kenzo?

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. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.