Fragrance comparison

Flamennza vs Heresy

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flamennza

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #47,726 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Heresy

Chapel Factory

3.96148 votes

Rank #36,144 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flamennza takes 3 of 5 categories.

Flamennza
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Heresy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Flamennza3/5

Heresy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flamennza
Sillage & projection: Flamennza
Value for money: Heresy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Flamennza
Fragranxe ranking: Heresy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlamennzaLehmann

HeresyChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFlamennza

SillageFlamennza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHeresyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

amber65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveBlack PepperelemiMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRose

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseGuaiac WoodVetiverPeru BalsamAmber

Top15-30 mins

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerFlamennzaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeresyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flamennza by Lehmann opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper and sharp clove. Juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat, keeping the opening lively. It is bold right away. Within twenty minutes, the citrus burns off to reveal a rich core of supple jacket leather softened by a quiet trace of velvety rose peta…

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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, Flamennza or Heresy?

Flamennza takes 3 of 5 categories. Flamennza is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Heresy is rated 3.96/5 from 148 votes. Choose Flamennza for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Heresy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Flamennza or Heresy?

Flamennza lasts longest (Flamennza 70/100, Heresy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flamennza or Heresy?

Flamennza projects furthest (Flamennza 50/100, Heresy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flamennza and Heresy smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Flamennza or Heresy better for summer or winter?

Flamennza suits evening wear; Heresy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flamennza and Heresy?

Flamennza has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather and Rose, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Peru Balsam. 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.