Charles Jourdan L'Insolent is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, released in 1986, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Charles Jourdan L'Insolent: white floral, woody and fruity, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Charles Jourdan L'Insolent?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Charles Jourdan L'Insolent we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Ted Lapidus Creation — 83% scent match

    Shares the rich vintage fruity-chypre structure of L'Insolent with oakmoss, tuberose, and velvety ripe peach.

    It shares its earthy, white floral and woody accords with Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 594 community ratings.

  2. Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio — 80% scent match

    Delivers the same bold 1980s white floral character as L'Insolent, led by opulent tuberose and sweet fruit notes.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and woody accords with Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,201 community ratings.

  3. Fred Hayman 273 Rodeo Drive — 80% scent match

    Evokes the lush peach, gardenia, and spiced amber warmth that defined Charles Jourdan L'Insolent.

    It shares its white floral, fruity and woody accords with Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, opens on Peach too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 561 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth Arden Red Door — 78% scent match

    A glamorous floral powerhouse reminiscent of L'Insolent through intense tuberose, carnation, and warm woody amber.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and woody accords with Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, opens on Peach too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,358 community ratings.

  5. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt — 76% scent match

    Offers a softer vintage powdery-floral profile in the same spirit as L'Insolent, layered with orange blossom and vanilla.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and woody accords with Charles Jourdan L'Insolent, opens on Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,199 community ratings.

Which Charles Jourdan L'Insolent dupe is cheapest?

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Charles Jourdan L'Insolent.

Which Charles Jourdan L'Insolent dupe lasts longest?

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Charles Jourdan L'Insolent.

Which Charles Jourdan L'Insolent dupe is closest to the original?

Ted Lapidus Creation, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Charles Jourdan L'Insolent dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Creation saves you about $10 a year against Charles Jourdan L'Insolent. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Charles Jourdan L'Insolent dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

Charles Jourdan L'Insolent notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.