L'Insolent (1986)
by Charles Jourdan

Just absolutely gorgeous. Richly floral, slightly oriental, a bit sweet. Like her brother, Un Homme, a tragically underpromoted fragrance.

12nd June, 2010.

This reminds me of Mackie at first: the pineapple, I suppose. But it evolves into A VERY smoky, leathery beast. I am surprised there is no civet, no leather and no tobacco.

Come to think of it, if you mixed equal parts Habanita and Mackie, you'd have L'Insolent.

I would venture to say that anyone who appreciated the above-mentioned scents will also love L'Insolent.

27th February, 2010.

Created by Max Gavarry, the same nose who created Prada, D&G Pour Femme and Pour Homme and several others, I don't understand why this lovely perfume was ever discontinued.

This perfume smells rich, opulent, elegant, and glamorous. The middle note of cloves is unusual in a perfume of this construction, and sets the fragrace apart while at the same time, making it approachable, comfortable.

This is perfume for a woman who is resplendent in her femininity, but a homebody at heart: sexy and friendly; light-hearted yet sophisticated. The dualities this fragrance suggests are perfectly captured in its name. This is perfume for a woman-girl, or a women who never loses her youthful spirit. She wears the trappings of a grown-up, the heels, the couture gowns, the reserved behavior at the balls and parties, but she's not above banter, some witty words, perhaps even something just so slightly off-color. She will take a dare and have you wondering "did she really just say that?"

The oakmoss gives this perfume the unmistakable aura of luxury, and it also helps to adhere this fragrance to the skin. Long-lasting, moderate (just perfect) sillage, and exquisitely constructed, L'Insolent is a pleasure to wear. I wish it hadn't been discontinued. I will seek to always have a bottle of this in my collection. It's timeless.

31st January, 2007.