Goth Veil vs Le Feu d'Issey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Feu d'Issey takes 4 of 5 categories.
Goth VeilChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Feu d'IsseyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Goth Veil1/5
Le Feu d'Issey4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Sillage & projection
- Le Feu d'Issey
- Value for money
- Goth Veil
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Feu d'Issey
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Goth VeilKevin SchepisLe Feu d'IsseyIssey MiyakeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
4.32/ 5 · 1,370 votes
Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%
Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
21%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
59%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,370 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Feu d'Issey
SillageLe Feu d'Issey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGoth VeilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
musky61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
lactonic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both soft spicy, sweet and lactonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseBourbon PepperRice
Heart
CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans
Base
CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood
Top
Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseBergamotCoconut
Heart
MilkSichuan PepperCaramelRoseGolden LilyJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite AmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesAnise, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,977
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGoth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…
Reviews →Le Feu d'Issey opens with a startling clash of crushed coriander leaf, sharp bergamot, and a warm splash of steamed milk. Created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998, this vintage creation pairs spicy Sichuan pepper and golden lily with rich sandalwood and dry guaiac wood. The scent shifts from a strange, fiery pepper top in…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Goth Veil or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey takes 4 of 5 categories. Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Le Feu d'Issey is rated 4.32/5 from 1,370 votes. Choose Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Feu d'Issey for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Goth Veil or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey lasts longest (Le Feu d'Issey 77/100, Goth Veil 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Goth Veil or Le Feu d'Issey?
Le Feu d'Issey projects furthest (Le Feu d'Issey 69/100, Goth Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Goth Veil and Le Feu d'Issey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Anise, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla.
Is Goth Veil or Le Feu d'Issey better for summer or winter?
Goth Veil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Goth Veil and Le Feu d'Issey?
Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla. Le Feu d'Issey has top notes of Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber and Vanilla.
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