No.098 Insolence

Guerlain's Insolence built its identity on an overdose of violet layered against rose and orange blossom, opening with a jammy red-berry burst that the brand pitched as impertinent and playfully French. Eden's No.098 takes that same approach, opening sweetly on raspberry and red currant before turning slightly powdery and floral with rose, iris and violet at the heart - reviewers have compared the effect to sticking your head into a fresh berry pie, which is a fair description of both the original and this take on it. Where it comes up short is the finish: Guerlain's version carries a lingering, almost boudoir-like powderiness thanks to its violet overdose, while this dupe settles into a simpler vanilla-musk base that fades sooner. It's still a genuinely pretty, playful floral for the price, well suited to spring dates or daytime wear when you want something sweet and a little bit flirtatious rather than serious or heavy.