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Versus Uomo vs L'Insolent

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

Updated 769 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Versus Uomo

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • L'Insolent

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Versus Uomo4/7
L'Insolent2/7
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
Versus UomoVersace
L'InsolentCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerL'InsolentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

499 votes

43%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityVersus Uomo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price value54
Category winnerVersus UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Top20-30 mins
PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12 hrs
OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex11
Women3
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Overall rank#29,816

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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, Versus Uomo or L'Insolent?

Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes; L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Versus Uomo or L'Insolent?

They last about the same: Versus Uomo 73/100, L'Insolent 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Versus Uomo or L'Insolent?

Projection is very close: Versus Uomo 68/100, L'Insolent 68/100 for sillage.

Do Versus Uomo and L'Insolent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Versus Uomo or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versus Uomo 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 Versus Uomo and L'Insolent?

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. 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.

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