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La Petite Robe Noire 2 vs Insolence

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

Updated 8,362 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence takes 8 of 8 categories.

  • La Petite Robe Noire 2

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Insolence

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

La Petite Robe Noire 20/8
Insolence8/8
Ratings & consensus
Insolence
Community sentiment
Insolence
Longevity
Insolence
Sillage & projection
Insolence
Value for money
Insolence
Versatility
Insolence
Note pyramid (duration)
Insolence
Fragranxe ranking
Insolence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La Petite Robe Noire 2Guerlain
InsolenceGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.48/ 5 · 351 votes
Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%
3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%
Category winnerInsolenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
31%Like
1%Ok
39%Dislike
0%Hate

351 votes

36%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate

8,011 votes

Category winnerInsolenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value49
Category winnerInsolenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
green77%
iris69%
citrus61%
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
iris69%
woody61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red BerriesGalbanumLitchiBergamotLemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
MarshmallowIrisViolet LeafOrange Blossom
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherMuskSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
VioletRoseOrange Blossom
Base6 to 10 hours
IrisTonka BeanResinsMuskSandalwood
Category winnerInsolenceLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer31
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night78
Spring69
Summer30
Fall83
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Category winnerInsolenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,974

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#2,274

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerInsolenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Petite Robe Noire 2 by Guerlain presents a curious balance between crisp greenery and fluffy sweetness. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser and launched in 2011, this floral green fragrance opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, tart red berries, litchi, lemon, and bergamot. The heart softens into powdery iris, viole…

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Insolence by Guerlain presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around candied violet, sweet red berries, and cosmetic iris. The scent opens with an energetic blend of raspberry, lemon, and bergamot, delivering a bright, sugary punch. That initial fruitiness quickly yields to a powdery floral bouquet featuring ro…

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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, La Petite Robe Noire 2 or Insolence?

Insolence takes 8 of 8 categories. La Petite Robe Noire 2 is rated 3.48/5 from 351 votes; Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes. Choose La Petite Robe Noire 2 for a sweet and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Petite Robe Noire 2 or Insolence?

Insolence lasts longest (Insolence 81/100, La Petite Robe Noire 2 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Petite Robe Noire 2 or Insolence?

Insolence projects furthest (Insolence 75/100, La Petite Robe Noire 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Petite Robe Noire 2 and Insolence smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Iris.

Is La Petite Robe Noire 2 or Insolence better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Petite Robe Noire 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Insolence is the stronger pick. La Petite Robe Noire 2 suits daytime wear; Insolence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Petite Robe Noire 2 and Insolence?

La Petite Robe Noire 2 has top notes of Red Berries, Galbanum, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Marshmallow, Iris, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Insolence has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Musk.

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