Score

76/100

Guerlain Insolence

2006Maurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

“Raspberry, red berries, and bergamot over violet powder — Guerlain's distinctive 2006 vintage-makeup feminine.”

violet

powdery

fruity

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.

$75–$100Fair value

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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

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The Insolence line

Popular

All 122

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. Strongly feminine.

When

Spring, 69%, works
Summer, 30%
Fall, 83%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 89%, best
Night, 93%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Strongly feminine

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, Guerlain Insolence Blooming, Guerlain Insolence Eau Glacée. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Insolence last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Insolence?

Insolence is best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Insolence worth it?

At $75–$100, fine — with caveats. Raspberry-violet powdery feminine with Guerlain DNA. Distinctive — nothing else smells like it.