Fragrance comparison

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre vs Heresy

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 920 ratings analysed

6 wins

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #3,990 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Heresy

Chapel Factory

3.96148 votes

Rank #36,144 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 6 of 8 categories.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heresy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre6/8

Heresy2/8

Ratings & consensus: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Community sentiment: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Longevity: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Sillage & projection: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Value for money: Heresy
Versatility: Heresy
Note pyramid (duration): Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
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

HeresyChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreRating 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

32%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCoeur de Vetiver Sacre

SillageCoeur de Vetiver Sacre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHeresyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night29

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerHeresyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,990

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chapel Factory Heresy strips away gothic drama to deliver a serene, clean incense perfume built for real life. It begins with a brisk snap of black pepper and cool frankincense resin that mimics stone chapel corridors. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into smooth cedar shavings and creamy sandalwood. Vi…

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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 Heresy?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 6 of 8 categories. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes; Heresy is rated 3.96/5 from 148 votes. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heresy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Heresy?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre lasts longest (Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100, Heresy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Heresy?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre projects furthest (Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100, Heresy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and Heresy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Heresy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is the stronger pick. For winter, Heresy is the stronger pick. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre suits daytime wear; Heresy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and Heresy?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre features Vetiver, Tea, Dates, Incense and Apricot. Heresy has top notes of Incense and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli.