Guerlain
Insolence
“Raspberry, red berries, and bergamot over violet powder — Guerlain's distinctive 2006 vintage-makeup feminine.”
A divisive 2006 Guerlain release — Maurice Roucel's launch, a raspberry-violet-iris composition that polarized wearers with its loud opening. Raspberry at the top, a violet heart, settling on an iris-tonka drydown. Fall and winter, balanced day-to-night.
The take
What works
- ●Raspberry-violet powdery feminine with Guerlain DNA
- ●Distinctive — nothing else smells like it
Trade-offs
- ●Initial blast reads like hairspray
- ●Polarizing for non-powder lovers
Notes
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Mid
Base
Performance
When to wear
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Insolence smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Guerlain Insolence Shimmering Edition (79%), Guerlain Insolence Blooming (75%), Guerlain Insolence Eau Glacée (74%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Insolence last?
6–8 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 77/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Insolence?
Strongest in winter and fall, works day or night.
Is Insolence worth it?
At this price, fine — with caveats. Raspberry-violet powdery feminine with Guerlain DNA. Distinctive — nothing else smells like it.
Details
- Perfumer
- Maurice Roucel