Fragrance comparison

L'Insoumis vs Veldt

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,427 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Insoumis

Lalique

3.881,426 votes

Rank #1,352 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Veldt

Van Dang

5.001 votes

Rank #39,867 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insoumis takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Insoumis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Veldt
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Insoumis4/4

Veldt0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'InsoumisLalique

VeldtVan Dang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 1,426 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,211 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityL'Insoumis

SillageL'Insoumis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerL'InsoumisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BasilRumBergamot

Heart

Clary SageLavenderBlack Pepper

Base

Woody NotesHaitian VetiverPatchouliMoss

Top20-30 mins

BasilAmbretteBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageMimosa

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Clary Sage and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Veldt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter67

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,352

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews253

Overall rank#39,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'InsoumisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique L'Insoumis opens with an energetic splash of sharp basil and fresh bergamot, quickly joined by a boozy pour of dark rum. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance settles into a dry, herbal heart dominated by lavender and black pepper. It feels like walking through a damp, mossy forest after a autumn rainstorm, w…

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Van Dang Veldt is a crisp, aromatic green fragrance that feels like brushing your hands against fresh garden herbs on a cool morning. The scent opens with peppery crushed basil and soft ambrette seed before settling into clean clary sage, fluffy mimosa blossom, and creamy sandalwood. Rather than smelling sharp or bitt…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Insoumis or Veldt?

L'Insoumis takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Insoumis is rated 3.88/5 from 1,426 votes; Veldt is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Insoumis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Veldt for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Insoumis or Veldt?

L'Insoumis lasts longest (L'Insoumis 66/100, Veldt 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Insoumis or Veldt?

L'Insoumis projects furthest (L'Insoumis 59/100, Veldt 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Insoumis and Veldt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Clary Sage and Black Pepper.

Is L'Insoumis or Veldt better for summer or winter?

Veldt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Insoumis and Veldt?

L'Insoumis has top notes of Basil, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss. Veldt has top notes of Basil, Ambrette and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.