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Monday, June 10, 2019

L'Insolent by Charles Jourdan c1986

L'Insolent by Charles Jourdan: launched in 1986. Created by Max Gavarry of IFF.








Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral woody oriental fragrance for women.
It begins with a fresh, fruity top, followed by an exotic floral heart, resting on a sweet, woody,
powdery base.
  • Top notes: pineapple, mandarin orange, cassie, peach, bergamot, tagetes, Grasse reseda
  • Middle notes: coriander, Indian carnation, tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine, lily of the valley,
  • Brazilian rosewood
  • Base notes: benzoin, amber, patchouli, musk, vanilla, oakmoss, cedar


Bottle:


The bottle was designed by sculptor Serge Mansau in 1986. It was produced in France by both Pochet et du Courval and Verreries Brosse.





Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown. Still sold around 1993.


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