L'Insolent vs Musc Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'InsolentChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musc PatchoulyChoose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Insolent3/4
Musc Patchouly1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Insolent
- Sillage & projection
- L'Insolent
- Value for money
- Musc Patchouly
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 JourdanMusc PatchoulyAdopt ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
162 votes
22%Love
67%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Insolent
SillageL'Insolent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMusc PatchoulyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
patchouli92%
musky84%
woody77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12 hrs
OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
Top
BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomPeach
Base
PatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,618
PerfumerMax Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,722
PerfumerDominique Monlun
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'InsolentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharles 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…
Reviews →Musc Patchouly by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes are Patchouli and Musk.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Insolent or Musc Patchouly?
L'Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Musc Patchouly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musc Patchouly for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Musc Patchouly?
L'Insolent lasts longest (L'Insolent 72/100, Musc Patchouly 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Insolent or Musc Patchouly?
L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Musc Patchouly 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Insolent and Musc Patchouly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is L'Insolent or Musc Patchouly better for summer or winter?
L'Insolent suits evening wear; Musc Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Insolent and Musc Patchouly?
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. Musc Patchouly has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Musk.
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