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    Vanille Violette vs. Insolence

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Insolence wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille Violette vs. Insolence
    Vanille VioletteInsolence
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20102006
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Maurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille Violette

    Powdery
    Violet
    Vanilla
    Musky
    Floral
    Fresh
    Amber

    Insolence

    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
    Heart
    VioletRoseTarragonLily of the Valley
    VioletOrange BlossomRose
    Base
    VanilleBenzoinAmbrette
    IrisMuskResinous NotesSandalwoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille Violette vs. Insolence
    Vanille VioletteInsolence
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Powdery florals walk a fine line. Either they smell like your grandmother's vanity, or they smell like Saturday morning. Vanille Violette does something harder.Vanille Violette
    The name says one thing. The scent says another. Violet and raspberry up front, powdery and soft, then the whole Guerlain archive arrives, iris, sandalwood, that characteristic warmth.Insolence

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Vanille Violette vs. Insolence
    Vanille VioletteInsolence
    0.27 oz—$18.89fragrancenet
    2.5 oz—$70.95fragranceshop

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