Fragrance comparison

#286 Tarte bizarre vs Holy Herb

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

#286 Tarte bizarre

Le Ré Noir

3.7114 votes

Rank #59,596 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Holy Herb

Tree Of Life

3.5068 votes

Rank #31,858 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#286 Tarte bizarre takes 4 of 5 categories.

#286 Tarte bizarre
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Holy Herb
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

#286 Tarte bizarre4/5

Holy Herb1/5

Ratings & consensus: #286 Tarte bizarre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #286 Tarte bizarre
Sillage & projection: #286 Tarte bizarre
Value for money: #286 Tarte bizarre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Holy Herb

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#286 Tarte bizarreLe Ré Noir

Holy HerbTree Of Life

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winner#286 Tarte bizarreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

64%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

12%Love

40%Like

37%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity#286 Tarte bizarre

Sillage#286 Tarte bizarre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value32

Category winner#286 Tarte bizarreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

aromatic88%

green77%

cannabis65%

fruity53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

RhubarbcannabisFrench pastries

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeRhubarbcannabis

Heart

GeraniumLavenderMarigoldPink PepperLaurels

Base

CedarMuskRum

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and cannabis. Durations are only published for #286 Tarte bizarre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night64

Spring83

Summer100

Fall30

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Casual 32%Party 30%Date 25%Work 14%

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,596

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,858

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHoly HerbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#286 Tarte bizarre by Le Ré Noir is an unconventional green gourmand that plays sour fruit against rich baking butter. It catches you off guard immediately. The first blast releases mouth-puckering raw rhubarb, sharp and tart like freshly snapped red stalks in early spring. Within minutes, a distinct herbal cannabis a…

Reviews →

Holy Herb by Tree Of Life opens with a sharp burst of tart lime, crisp rhubarb, and a dry green cannabis note. Formulated by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2023, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic heart dominated by lavender, sweet marigold, pink pepper, and bruised laurel leaves. The dry down rests on a quiet bed…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #286 Tarte bizarre or Holy Herb?

#286 Tarte bizarre takes 4 of 5 categories. #286 Tarte bizarre is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Holy Herb is rated 3.50/5 from 68 votes. Choose #286 Tarte bizarre for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Holy Herb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #286 Tarte bizarre or Holy Herb?

#286 Tarte bizarre lasts longest (#286 Tarte bizarre 77/100, Holy Herb 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #286 Tarte bizarre or Holy Herb?

#286 Tarte bizarre projects furthest (#286 Tarte bizarre 69/100, Holy Herb 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #286 Tarte bizarre and Holy Herb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and cannabis.

Is #286 Tarte bizarre or Holy Herb better for summer or winter?

#286 Tarte bizarre suits daytime wear; Holy Herb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #286 Tarte bizarre and Holy Herb?

#286 Tarte bizarre features Rhubarb, cannabis and French pastries. Holy Herb has top notes of Lime, Rhubarb and cannabis, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Marigold and Pink Pepper, a base of Cedar, Musk and Rum.