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Love in Idleness
meets Insolence.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Violet · Raspberry

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Concentration not recorded leads with violet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Atkinsons Love in Idleness bottle
Atkinsons

Love in Idleness

Concentration not recorded

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Guerlain Insolence bottle
Guerlain

Insolence

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originUnited KingdomFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20152006
Leading accordspowdery · violet · fruityviolet · powdery · fruity
Notes unique to this recordHeliotrope, Iris Flower, Violet Leaf, Moss, PatchouliRed Berries, Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Orange Blossom, Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins, Musk, Sandalwood
Longevity / 52.99 · 103 votes4.05 · 2,337 votes
Projection / 42.36 · 147 votes3.00 · 2,802 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Love in Idleness

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Insolence

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed powdery and violet direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed violet and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.