L'insolent Charles Jourdan

Fragrance Story

L'Insolent by Charles Jourdan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. L'Insolent was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Max Gavarry. Top notes are Peach, Cassia, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.

Composition Profile

white floral 100%
woody 85%
fruity 70%
aromatic 60%
sweet 50%
citrus 40%
tuberose 35%
earthy 30%
soft spicy 25%
green 20%

About the Perfumer

Max Gavarry

Max Gavarry

Max Gavarry is a French perfumer who has worked with major houses like Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, and Guy Laroche. He created iconic fragrances such as Dioressence for Dior and Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme (1994). Gavarry's style often blends floral, fruity, and woody notes, as seen in L'insolent by Charles Jourdan and J'ai Osé by Guy Laroche. His work is known for its elegance and lasting impact on modern perfumery.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Peach Peach
Cassia Cassia
Pineapple Pineapple
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tuberose Tuberose
Coriander Coriander
Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood
Carnation Carnation
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Jasmine Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oakmoss Oakmoss
Cedar Cedar
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Musk Musk
Vanilla Vanilla

Character Profile

L'insolent Charles Jourdan is Ideal For

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