Is Divain Insolence a dupe of Guerlain Insolence?
Insolence EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Insolence EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Insolence
- Insolence
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Red Fruits
100%
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Red Fruits
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Warm, rich drydown reads coziest in cold weather.
Occasions
Intense and long-throwing, it suits date nights and formal evenings rather than daytime settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Orange Blossom, Iris, Violet
Adds red fruits and sandalwood, drops amber and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.