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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Insolence Extrait
The quiet intimacy of a library where the scent of powdery notes and earthy woods creates an atmosphere of refined comfort, inviting you to linger.
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Insolence ExtraitPremium · $100–250
71%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau d Issey Solar Violet · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares violet and iris8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Thierry Wasser created Insolence Extrait for Guerlain, drawing on the brand's rich history of using luxurious and rare materials to craft perfumes that are both elegant and innovative. This particular fragrance opens with a vibrant violet note, which quickly transitions into a powdery heart infused with iris and other floral accords. The composition is grounded by an earthy and woody base, creating a harmonious blend of softness and depth.
One or two sprays is sufficient — the violet top note is bright but fleeting. The fragrance builds gradually through the day, with the powdery heart and woody base providing a lasting warmth that feels close to skin rather than projecting widely.
Fig. 01 — Insolence Extrait, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
The Insolence line
9 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 10%.