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Insolence Eau de Parfum bottle Insolence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Insolence Eau de Parfum bottle Insolence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Insolence EDP
A divisive powerhouse - some find it a sophisticated, intoxicating violet dream, others an overwhelming, artificial mess. If you're after a bold, unapologetic purple floral with serious projection, this could be your signature, assuming you can handle the intensity.
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Our Verdict - Insolence EDP
Divain's take on Guerlain Insolence follows the same raspberry-to-amber arc, but wears thinner and quieter than the original: expect roughly half the longevity and a softer projection. A fair blind-buy for the family, not a true stand-in.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Insolence EDP
Insolence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 43% vs 41%
Orange Blossom 22% vs 26%
Only in Insolence
Iris 34%
Only in Insolence
Rose 32%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 36% vs 30%
Only in Insolence
Amber 41% Iris 28%

Accords

Insolence Insolence
95%
Powdery
65%
49%
Floral
85%
71%
Woody
64%
Iris
52%
Sweet
55%
52%
Fruity
45%
50%
Fresh
Amber
50%
44%
Vanilla
Powdery shared
95%
65%
Floral shared
49%
85%
71%
64%
Sweet shared
52%
55%
Fruity shared
52%
45%
50%
50%
44%

Performance

Insolence Insolence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Insolence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its immense sillage and longevity make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement. The rich, floral-powdery accords lend themselves well to formal settings, while its unique playfulness allows for casual wear with a light hand.

Insolence

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Warm, rich drydown reads coziest in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Intense and long-throwing, it suits date nights and formal evenings rather than daytime settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
63%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, sweet, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Insolence EDP
Insolence EDP
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