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Insolence
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Insolence by Guerlain is a fruity floral fragrance launched in 2006 and designed for women. The composition, created by perfumers Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte, opens with an explosion of raspberry, red berries, bergamot and lemon. The heart reveals a floral harmony featuring violet, rose and orange blossom, while the base settles on iris, tonka bean, resins, musk and sandalwood.
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Personally, it seems to me a grandmother’s perfume, strong, intense, very floral. Ideal for night and winter. Ideal for the one who wants to make themselves noticed. It has great longevity and trail.
My favourite perfume. For me, its definition is ELEGANT. It is a floral perfume where above all notes stands out the smell of violets. I love having a lot of EDTs and EDPs, but the one that never misses and the one I repeat always is INSOLENCE.
Perfect. Only the most trained noses appreciate the brutal evolution of this perfume. It cannot be judged at first glance. If you give it the opportunity to wear it on your skin, it will surprise you. Sophisticated woman, strong, determined, open and simple at the same time. Only a woman of high class would wear this fragrance. I think it conveys much information about your personality without saying a word.
The violet, considered the humblest of flowers, here is Imperial Violets, with capital letters, grandiose, almost you can touch them; flanked by fruity touches, sharpened by iris and softened by a bit of elegant rose, resting on resinous ambered accords, perhaps sandalwood that gives dryness and tonka bean: darkness, mystery; the musk deepens its voluptuousness. The citrus (bergamot, orange blossom) perhaps are not perceived explicitly, as they are in the perfect measure to lower the excessive sweetness of the formula. I even imagine it has something of jasmine, I don’t know if they thought of it. Insolence is a very solid fragrance, conceived with much intelligence, of the old school; despite being born in 2006, it has nothing to do with current perfumes. Definitely Guerlain Woman is represented in this bottle, to be felt with all senses; no wonder the liquid is that colour, it couldn’t be a yellow EDT. Whoever wears it is ‘very woman’: she is seen before arriving and remembered even when she leaves.
It is a very personal perfume. I agree with many reviews: it smells exquisitely of violets with a sweet touch thanks to the raspberry. To me, personally, Guerlain perfumes have a slightly artificial touch. Although it suits my skin’s pH, I don’t see it for heavy use in winter as it becomes too overwhelming. I find it better for a spring afternoon or a summer night, worn subtly. Would I buy it again? I don’t think so.
I love this EDT. Its scent, longevity, and trail are wonderful. Rare is the day I wear it and they don’t ask me what I’m wearing. To me, it smells of sweet and powdery violets; to some, it smells like a lollipop, to others like gummy sweets. Whatever they smell, I always receive compliments from men and women. I wear it in all seasons, day and night (in summer only at night), and it suits any occasion.
Elegant, violets, powder, timeless… it is an EDT that has nothing to envy the EDP. In fact, I feel it lasts longer on my skin than the EDP. It is one of my must-haves, without doubt. I am on my third bottle.
Like Manuela Monteiro… I am on my third bottle. I never imagined I would like a violet-based perfume so much. It never goes unnoticed; everyone asks what I’m wearing, what a delicious and different scent. My sister tried it and is now on her second bottle too, hahaha.
It is a syrupy liqueur of red fruits with powdery violets leading this creation. It exudes such sensual insolence, and what a fitting name. It is a work of art with an eternal trail, incredible longevity, exquisite dry-down, and beastly projection. Simply delicious; it had to be Guerlain.
I adore violets and Insolence is the love cry of my life. I have nothing more to add.
Violets. Violets and violets. If you like them, this is YOUR perfume. Do not doubt it. I had wanted it for a long time and acquired it some time ago. It smells like a ‘pastillita yapa’ (in Argentina, this is a sweet); in fact, my friends tell me I smell like that. LONGEVITY AND SILLAGE: INCREDIBLE. Just apply it in the morning and it lasts all day, leaving a trail wherever you go. BEWARE: do not fall into the belief that because it is an EDT it does not last; in fact, the EDT smells much better than the EDP. It does not resemble any other and that is what is fabulous. Greetings from the wonderful Mendoza, Argentina.
For those who suffer from migraines, this is not a good option. It attracted me and in the shop I sprayed it on the back; upon smelling it, a terrible migraine crisis began. That happens with chlorine, acetone or perfumes with lots of alcohol, although the alcohol is not noticeable; there is something in its composition that is very strong and triggering. The sillage would not go away even though I washed my hands and stopped activities until I got home, bathed and locked myself in the dark. It is undoubtedly a dazzling perfume. Whoever wants to use it should be sure it will give them a lot of presence, especially if someone with a strong character uses it. You will never be forgotten.
This fragrance transports me to my childhood: Saturdays or Sundays when my parents took me to the centre of Madrid and bought me a box of violet sweets. That is what Insolence smells like. A great compliment generator, with excellent projection and very good longevity, about 8 hours on skin for an EDT. I love the new bottle, so elegant and vintage. If you like caramelised violets interpreted in a distinguished way, this is your fragrance. Scent 8/10, Longevity 8/10, Sillage 8/10, Value for money 7/10, Versatility 7/10, Packaging 10/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.
It is a bomb of sweet, modern and feminine violets. It is an EDT with longevity and sillage worthy of an EDP. The opening is juicy, fruity and sweet, with many red fruits and raspberries; then the violets explode to stay. The dry down is powdery and sweet, like violet sweets. The performance is excellent, ideal for crowded parties so as not to go unnoticed. When sweating, it activates and projects a lot. I simply love it. PS: It is very potent, I do not recommend buying blindly.
Extremely talc-like perfume, with a very sweet part. I miss it, I bought it and changed it very quickly. The amount of talc scares me. I would like to give it another chance.
It is persistent, lots of violet, but it stinks. It seems like fly repellent. What does stand out is the longevity on skin and even more on clothes. I will not buy it again. Scent: 6. On skin: 8 hours. Sillage: 5.
I love its violet scent; it reminds me a lot of the purple version of Pleats Please by Issey Miyake.
The opening captivates me: rich, with violets and a delicious sparkling touch. I thought I had found the perfect aroma and bought it instantly. The first time I applied it to my chest, wrists and neck, I was delighted. But after two hours, it became very talc-like and cloying, even giving me a headache, like a floor disinfectant. Now I use only two sprays at 30 cm, in winter and in ventilated places. The longevity and sillage are very good for an EDT. The new bottle is very pretty.
I bought it for a holiday in cold climates and it was an excellent decision. It was a bomb of talc-like violets that gave me peace and tranquility every time I smelled it. The best part: upon arriving at the hotel, I could still detect those floral notes. It is exquisite.
This perfume was born from the red fruit trend and it worked. To me, it smells like white musk with caramelised violets and a raspberry sweet. The original bottle was gorgeous, feminine and elegant; unfortunately, the current one looks generic and cheap, but the fragrance remains good. It is sensual, very well orchestrated, ideal for an elegant evening. Seductive for romantic women of all ages who want to make an impression. It has class and those airs of when perfumery still created pieces with personal category. Later came the decline, but it is a stylish floral.
Can you imagine diving into a bath full of violet sweets? Wrapping yourself in that lilac, sweet, and talcum-powdery scent from those tins? Well, in my opinion, that is Insolence, nothing more, nothing less. A violet scent that accompanies you like a cloud all day. A perfume more than insolent, yet innocent. Very feminine and endearing, although I don’t think it’s for me…
I remember this Guerlain launch, three years after L’Instant, when Maurice Roucel returned with another perfume for the brand, trying to match his global fame. The house went all out by inviting Hilary Swank, an award-winning actress who had won her second Oscar just before. Coupled with impressive marketing with ads everywhere, the composition promised the return of that intense, resinous, and musky iris from L’Instant, with a nod to the past in the violet style of Après l’Ondée. Expectations were high, and the perfume didn’t fail; it was a commercial success. I believe that, like L’Instant, Insolence was never for the young, but rather to make ladies over 30 delirious, the sector to which Swank belonged. And so it was; women aged 30 to 40 catapulted this fragrance. Of course, it didn’t become the perfume of the decade, but it didn’t go unnoticed and is still available. In composition: imagine something more ethereal and talcum-powdery like Chanel’s Misia, but Guerlain opted for a well-irisated, cosmetic violet, bordering on cloying, with a strident cocktail of red fruits. In the opening, the bergamot increases the sweet-and-sour play of the raspberry and berries, but that sensation fades away. In the heart, the rose is noticeable, but the iris and violet claim all the attention. Yes, it was a trail and longevity bomb. Being positive, but in this case, it ended up tiring me. I liked the handling of certain notes, but everything was too amplified. Years later, I tried it again and our chemistry was different; I was very young then and didn’t understand that you don’t always need to spray three or four times with every fragrance. Some, like Insolence, must be used moderately for the perfect result. Now I enjoy it immensely; that intense cosmetic violet that I’ve always liked, but applied moderately. I know they changed the bottle several times; my review is of the first launch.
I find it very difficult to wear; at times it’s so cloying it gives me a headache, even though I enjoy sweet scents. It’s like carrying many flower-flavoured sweets that taste of blackberry mixed with talcum powder. It’s not a bad smell, but it feels musty and old.
To me, it basically smells like the typical old-fashioned violet sweets with a slight talcum touch. It’s not a bad perfume, but I find it too heavy and cloying.
After a long time, I finally managed to get it; I wanted the original bottle which was no longer being made. I’ve never found it cloying; rather, it’s talcum-powdery, but it’s perfect when gourmands overwhelm me and fresh scents don’t last on my skin. It’s an ideal respite. As I like musks, I can faintly detect that note here. In heat, with three sprays, it works brilliantly; it’s versatile for day and night in any season, provided you watch the quantity.
I agree it’s white musk with caramelised violets and sweet raspberry. It’s a fragrance with great personality, ideal for those who like gourmand notes. The touch of orange blossom and iris gives it the luminosity that captivates me in this fruity floral.
On smelling it, it reminds me of LUSH’s purple shampoo, those typical Spanish boxes of violet sweets, and dolls. Imagine a vintage dressing table with fine creams, fluffy powders, and a little dish of red fruit jam that gives the whole ensemble its sweetness.
My doll perfume, that’s how I feel. Oh, dear caramelised violets, come to me! What a beautiful scent. I got it from a friend who sold it to me, and it’s lovely. It brings back childhood memories of opening those sweets and smells like the hair of new dolls. It’s very feminine, but be careful; it’s potent and overwhelming, not meant to go unnoticed. It has excellent longevity and makes you feel super feminine. I love it.
The best perfume I own, my favourite. It has a slightly sweet but fresh aroma without being cloying, and I receive many compliments when I wear it.
This is pure beauty in the form of a perfume; there’s nothing to add. I adore it.
If you wear it, people will definitely ask for your opinion. It smells of violets and red fruits, sweet and nostalgic, like a childhood hug. It works brilliantly in the cold, but also in summer. It’s feminine, playful, and sexy. I often top it with vanilla because sometimes the violet becomes too strong. I love it; it’s such a shame they discontinued it. I know there’s a similar Insolence, but it’s not the same. Also, the original bottle was beautiful and elegant, whereas the new one is dull.
Elegant and powerful, nothing more to say.
This is an interesting fragrance: feminine, impertinent, rebellious, with a penetrating and intense opening where the violet notes take control with power but carry floral notes that sustain them. It’s a fragrance that makes itself noticed, lasting about 6 hours with moderate but present projection for the first 2 hours. At first glance, it’s not a fragrance to buy blindly as it’s not the typical soft, floral, or delicate feminine scent; on the contrary, it’s sophisticated but daring. Perhaps ideal for an outfit over thirty for a party or special event. While versatile, it knows how to stand out.
On my skin, it’s a slightly talcaceous sweet floral-fruit scent, very feminine and elegant. The violet note isn’t the star; it’s always accompanied by raspberry and bergamot, and as it dries down, you get a touch of wood and musk, but always in the company of those raspberries. I don’t perceive the rose at any stage of the perfume. Its performance is good for an EDT, lasting about 6 hours on skin and a bit longer on clothes. In my opinion, it’s an olfactory delight, a chameleon scent because on my daughter it smells of violets and more violets with a clean, slightly woody musk.
A violetero powerhouse: sweet, nocturnal, ultra-feminine, dark and sensual. Old-school longevity, nothing like those current watery sprays. This is the first and best Insolence, the EDT, from Guerlain, from 2006, by the wonderful perfuming duo Rousel-Delacourte. Unfortunately, as often happens in the perfume business, it’s now discontinued (if you catch it, it’s at Iranian caviar prices) and replaced by modern ‘reissues’, recent flankers, or various substitutes that aren’t the same, even if they claim to resemble it or are outright cheap clones. Insolence Guerlain 2006. Like the first one, none of them, love. I’m a straight guy and I’m absolutely blown away by how it smells on women.
As precious as a bride walking down the aisle to say ‘Yes, I do’. The violets are the soul of this fragrance, while the iris adds a daring touch like a spring garden. It doesn’t tire or overwhelm; it’s subtle yet persistent. It lasts a long time, between 6 and 9 hours. To me, it is a work of art in perfumery.
A masterpiece, specifically the vintage circular/floral bottle. Sweet, playful, and sexy violets, outrageously feminine, with impressive longevity and good sillage. I have about 75% of the product left, but since I only wear it well into autumn/winter and on rare occasions, it will last me a few more years. I don’t see it as a party perfume, but rather for an elegant event, a dinner, etc… I wear it on cold mornings and afternoons, with a crossed midi coat, boots, and a good XL bag on my arm. A ‘pretty girl’ perfume, an absolute gem.
It smells quite vintage but is delicious. It feels super feminine with the violet and raspberry, almost cool. That’s why I like to mix it with a simple vanilla or musk perfume to add some warmth. I see it as perfect for an elegant dinner or a winter evening wedding. It’s not for everyday wear, but you’ll definitely catch attention when you wear it.
What a pity I discovered this perfume so late! I wish I were twenty again to wear it to the hilt, to be a happy, chatty, and fun girl (perhaps the one I never was) and wear it to seduce without trying, just to catch attention.
Along with Ultraviolet, these are my mother’s go-to fragrances 🥰. It’s a super kaleidoscopic scent that changes depending on who wears it, the time of day, and the season. In spring, on my mother, it smells fresh and citrusy with a musky touch and a faint hint of raspberry. It’s very feminine and delicate, like a porcelain doll. On me, however, it’s much stronger because the amber is overwhelming 😅. We skip it in summer as we prefer something sweeter. As it smells on my mother, it reminds me of Chanel Chance Eau Vive, my favourite citrus scent; but this Guerlain is far more multidimensional. I wish it smelled the same on my skin because it’s incredible: it sits between unreachable futurism and vintage, classic, and secure elegance.