Fragrance comparison

L'Insolent vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 785 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,812 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insolent takes 5 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.
Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Insolent5/7

Liz Claiborne2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%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

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageL'Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and sweet

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

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'InsolentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,812

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher 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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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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 Liz Claiborne?

L'Insolent takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 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 Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Liz Claiborne?

L'Insolent lasts longest (L'Insolent 72/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insolent or Liz Claiborne?

L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Insolent and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is L'Insolent or Liz Claiborne 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 Liz Claiborne?

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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.