L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette bottle L'Insoumis
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2016 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
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Our Verdict - L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
L'Insoumis is a modern fougere that masterfully blends classic barbershop vibes with a fresh, contemporary edge. It's generally well-loved for its unique twist on familiar themes and excellent value, though some wish for better longevity.
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Our Verdict - Only You Black Eau de Toilette
This budget-friendly scent delivers a warm, spicy hit that punches above its weight for the price. Don't expect beastly performance, but it's a solid everyday choice if you're after that Givenchy Gentleman-esque vibe without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 10%
Floral 6% 11%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 27% 20%
Sweet 7% 5%
Warm 15% 20%
Woody 21% 21%
Earthy 19% 22%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 18% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 29%
Only in L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Basil 44% Rum 33%
Only in Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Cardamom 47% Pepper 24%
Shared Notes
Lavender 33% vs 41%
Only in L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Clary Sage 41% Pepper 25%
Only in Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Green 35% Geranium 24%
Shared Notes
Woody 34% vs 25%
Vetiver 24% vs 25%
Patchouli 20% vs 50%
Only in L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 20%

Accords

L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette Only You Black Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
73%
49%
Warm Spicy
100%
87%
Fresh Spicy
58%
87%
Woody
58%
Patchouli
74%
52%
Lavender
65%
50%
Green
58%
57%
Earthy
48%
Citrus
48%
46%
Rum
46%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
73%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
87%
58%
Woody shared
87%
58%
74%
Lavender shared
52%
65%
Green shared
50%
58%
Earthy shared
57%
48%
48%
Rum
46%
46%

Performance

L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean aromatic profile make it perfect for the office or casual wear without being overpowering. While elegant enough for formal events, its subtle nature means it might not stand out in a loud setting. It's not suited for sport due to its lack of energising freshness.

Only You Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm spicy character and modest performance make it best suited for casual wear or dates where close proximity is desired. It's too soft for formal events and not fresh enough for sport, while its dark, cosy feel makes it less ideal for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Lavender accords and Patchouli, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Only You Black Eau de Toilette
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