Guerlain Insolence: released in 2006, violet, powdery and fruity, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Insolence dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Фиалка вдохновения — 87% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Insolence dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Insolence | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Фиалка вдохновения | 87% | about $15* (−87%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Sora Dora Mallow | 81% | about $50* (−58%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Atkinsons Love in Idleness | 84% | about $55* (−54%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Vanille Bouquet | 87% | about $25* (−79%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Muriel Cosméticos Acqua Essence Floral | 81% | about $10* (−92%) | 3h vs 8h | 5/10 |
This fragrance captures the signature powdery violet essence of Guerlain Insolence with a soft, lingering floral sweetness.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Guerlain Insolence, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 108 community ratings.
A niche-leaning alternative that highlights the sweet, powdery violet notes found in Guerlain Insolence.
It shares its powdery, sweet and violet accords with Guerlain Insolence, opens on Raspberry too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 568 community ratings.
This scent focuses heavily on the candied violet and iris notes that define the iconic powdery trail of Guerlain Insolence.
It shares its powdery, amber and sweet accords with Guerlain Insolence, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 6 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the same powdery, violet-forward territory as the original Guerlain classic.
It shares its floral accords with Guerlain Insolence, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 77 community ratings.
Evokes the sophisticated, iris-dusted violet profile of Guerlain Insolence while maintaining a slightly more modern, refined structure.
It shares its powdery, violet and fruity accords with Guerlain Insolence, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 285 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Muriel Cosméticos Acqua Essence Floral, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Guerlain Insolence.
Sora Dora Mallow, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Guerlain Insolence.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Фиалка вдохновения, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guerlain Insolence itself sells from $85.39 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Фиалка вдохновения saves you about $155 a year against Guerlain Insolence. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sora Dora Mallow comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Insolence notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.