Fragrance comparison

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre vs Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,107 ratings analysed

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #3,858 WoodyAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

Olivier Durbano

4.27335 votes

Rank #5,771 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre2/7

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Community sentiment: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Longevity: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Sillage & projection: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Value for money: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Versatility: Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coeur de Vetiver SacreL'Artisan Parfumeur

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Olivier Durbano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

772 votes

45%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

SillageCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverTeaDatesIncenseApricotPepperSaffronVirginia CedarBergamotGuaiac WoodTarragonOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperCarawayCardamomAfrican Orange FlowerCoriander

Heart

OlibanumIncenseMyrhhFrench labdanumBenzoin

Base

ImmortelleVirginia CedarVetiverSandalwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Incense, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Coeur de Vetiver Sacre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night79

Spring49

Summer38

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerCristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 24%Party 7%

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,858

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#5,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan Parfumeur brings a surprising twist to woody fragrances by pairing earthy vetiver with warm, steeped black tea and chewy dried fruits. Instead of the sharp, grassy punch found in traditional barbershop colognes, this scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot, sweet dates, and gen…

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This woody spicy scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and caraway before settling into a cold, mineralic incense. Unlike traditional amber scents that feel thick and sticky, this one is bone-dry and transparent. A strong base of Somalian olibanum, Virginia cedar, and immortelle holds the scent on the skin. I…

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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, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) takes 5 of 7 categories. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes; Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is rated 4.27/5 from 335 votes. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) lasts longest (Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) 68/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) projects furthest (Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) 61/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

Is Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is the stronger pick. For winter, Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) is the stronger pick. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre suits daytime wear; Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal)?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre features Vetiver, Tea, Dates, Incense and Apricot. Cristal de Roche (Rock Crystal) has top notes of Pepper, Caraway, Cardamom and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Olibanum, Incense, Myrhh and French labdanum, a base of Immortelle, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.