L'Insolent vs Only Love
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Insolent takes 3 of 5 categories.
L'InsolentChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Insolent3/5
Only Love2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Insolent
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- L'Insolent
- Value for money
- Only Love
- 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 JourdanOnly LovePascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
Category winnerL'InsolentRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
162 votes
27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly Love
SillageL'Insolent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet
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
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Oakmoss. 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
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#29,710
PerfumerMax Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,301
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Only Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
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 Only Love?
L'Insolent takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Only Love?
Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, L'Insolent 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Insolent or Only Love?
L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Only Love 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Insolent and Only Love smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Oakmoss.
Is L'Insolent or Only Love better for summer or winter?
L'Insolent suits evening wear; Only Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Insolent and Only Love?
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. Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla.
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