L'Insolent vs Versus Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'InsolentChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
L'Insolent2/7
Versus Uomo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Insolent
- Community sentiment
- L'Insolent
- Longevity
- Versus Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'InsolentCharles JourdanVersus UomoVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
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
50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 votes
Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersus Uomo
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,816
PerfumerMax Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Category winnerVersus UomoHigher 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 →Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
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 Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes; Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Insolent or Versus Uomo?
They last about the same: Versus Uomo 73/100, L'Insolent 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Insolent or Versus Uomo?
Projection is very close: L'Insolent 68/100, Versus Uomo 68/100 for sillage.
Do L'Insolent and Versus Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Coriander.
Is L'Insolent or Versus Uomo 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 Versus Uomo?
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. Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.
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