Insolence Eau de Parfum vs Velvet Violet
People who smelled both call them a weak match. Velvet Violet is sweeter, and Velvet Violet leans more masculine.
- Dries Van Noten · 2026Velvet Violet
How alike are they?
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Velvet Violet is sweeter.
- Velvet Violet leans more masculine.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 90% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 80% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 70% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes
What they're made of
Insolence Eau de Parfum
Main accords
- Powdery
- Violet
- Iris
- Woody
- Floral
- Fresh
Top notes
- red berries
Heart notes
Base notes
- sandalwood
- tonka bean
- woodsy notes
Velvet Violet
Main accords
- Powdery
- Sweet
- Woody
- Aromatic
- Spicy
- Vanilla
Top notes
- pink pepper
- clary sage
- violet
- violet leaf
Heart notes
- barley
- roasted barley
- roasted sesame absolute
- sesame
Base notes
- vetiver
- benzoin resinoid
- roasted tonka bean
- tonka bean
Which one is for you?
Pick Insolence Eau de Parfum if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that leans more feminine
Pick Velvet Violet if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that leans more masculine