Fragrance comparison

Musc Patchouly vs L'Insolent

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 171 ratings analysed

Musc Patchouly

Adopt Parfums

4.119 votes

Rank #54,722 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #29,618 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Musc Patchouly
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Musc Patchouly1/4

L'Insolent3/4

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

Musc PatchoulyAdopt Parfums

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageL'Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMusc PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomPeach

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top20-30 mins

PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Peach. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,722

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,618

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'InsolentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Charles 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 →

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, Musc Patchouly or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent takes 3 of 4 categories. Musc Patchouly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes. Choose Musc Patchouly for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc Patchouly or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent lasts longest (L'Insolent 72/100, Musc Patchouly 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc Patchouly or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Musc Patchouly 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc Patchouly and L'Insolent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Peach.

Is Musc Patchouly or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?

Musc Patchouly suits day or night wear; L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc Patchouly and L'Insolent?

Musc Patchouly has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Musk. 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.