Insolence, boldness and more boldness. A giant of French luxury and elegance, the house of Guerlain has more than 300 perfumes to its name. Guerlain was founded in 1928 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, who sold personalized perfumes to each customer.
The 2 noses who composed Insolence, by Guerlain, namely Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte, played here with an overdose of violet. Insolence is indeed defined as a candy violet, tinted with red fruits and sweet notes. Insolence came into being in 2006. It depicts a surprising woman, bold and totally free. While insolence can be perceived as a negative character trait, Guerlain chose to interpret it positively, as an asset. Here, the insolence of Guerlain's woman benefits from a character trait with an ironic elegance, paired with an offhand attitude. Perhaps that is what makes her so irresistible?
Violet in overdose
One could say that violet is the star of Insolence. Indeed, Guerlain wished here to incorporate a charged, overdosed, dazzling violet. It should be noted that essential oil cannot be extracted from violet flower, so the leaves and stems are used instead. Here, the violet fears nothing; it is the opposite of the one used in other perfumes, generally much more timid. The use of violet flower is a real sign of boldness; one could say its scent bursts forth as soon as the original bottle is opened. Violet pairs with the velvety texture of iris, but also with the tonalities of red fruits. An absolutely bold essence for modern, offhand women who, too, fear nothing!
Insolence, a floral fruity composition
This is the first time the house of Guerlain has used red fruit notes in a perfume. It wanted to bring a tangy, sweet and delightfully gourmand touch. At once floral and fruity, sharp and sweet, the composition of Insolence is unprecedented. Violet appears from the top notes, green and powdery. It is paired with an accord of ultra-sparkling red fruits. In the heart note, violet plays its second movement. Alongside it, the luminosity of orange blossom flirts with the queen of flowers, rose, ever as feminine. The base reveals a sustained and sensual iris accord, as it combines with vanilla and tonka bean. The bottle, signed Serge Mansau, is just as sparkling and bold as the composition. If Guerlain wished to revisit the definition of insolence, the result is simply breathtaking.
Insolence is a truly sparkling and bold fragrance. Violet flower, played here in overdose, is dazzling and charged. It elevates the composition with a masterful hand, pairing violet with iris as well as with an accord of red fruits. The unprecedented result offers an essence of great insolence.