Guerlain Insolence Eau de Toilette 75ml Spray is a daring, violet-driven fruity-floral fragrance from the historic French maison Guerlain, launched in 2006. The composition opens on a sparkling chord of raspberry, red berries, bergamot and lemon; centres on a "high-voltage" overdose of violet, alongside rose and orange blossom; and dries down on a powdery base of iris, tonka bean, resins, musk and sandalwood. Insolence was Guerlain's first composition built around berries.
About Guerlain
Guerlain is one of the great French perfumery houses, founded by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain in Paris in 1828 and now part of the LVMH group. The house is the cradle of modern perfumery — Jicky (1889), Shalimar (1925) and Mitsouko (1919) all carry its name. Insolence sits in the brand's contemporary feminine pillars, sandwiched between the heritage classics and the more modern launches.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon
- Heart: Violet (overdosed), Rose, Orange Blossom
- Base: Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins, Musk, Sandalwood
Olfactory family: Floral Fruity | Launched: 2006 | Gender: Women
The story behind Insolence
Insolence was conceived as a celebration of bold, daring femininity — its name a direct invitation to wear something with confidence. The composition reframes violet, traditionally treated as a shy, whispered flower, by overdosing it as the loud centrepiece of the fragrance. The tonka-bean-and-iris base softens the trail into a powdery, comforting finish.
Who it's for
Suited to wearers who love confident, statement-floral feminines — fans of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, Dior Hypnotic Poison or YSL Black Opium will find Insolence a familiar, more playful match. Best in autumn and winter; ideal for evening, weekend and special-occasion wear.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
- Three to four sprays for full daytime wear (eau de toilette concentration).
- Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity on skin.
Specifications
- Size: 75ml
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Guerlain
- Year: 2006
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