Fragrance comparison

Gueule de Bois vs Heresy

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gueule de Bois

Versatile Paris

4.09194 votes

Rank #8,745 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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?

Gueule de Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gueule de Bois
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Heresy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gueule de Bois5/7

Heresy1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gueule de BoisVersatile Paris

HeresyChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerGueule de BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

32%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerGueule de BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGueule de Bois

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGueule de BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber

Top15-30 mins

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Heresy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerHeresyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,745

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …

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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, Gueule de Bois or Heresy?

Gueule de Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes; Heresy is rated 3.96/5 from 148 votes. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Heresy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gueule de Bois or Heresy?

Gueule de Bois lasts longest (Gueule de Bois 58/100, Heresy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gueule de Bois or Heresy?

Projection is very close: Gueule de Bois 40/100, Heresy 40/100 for sillage.

Do Gueule de Bois and Heresy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Gueule de Bois or Heresy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gueule de Bois is the stronger pick. For winter, Gueule de Bois is the stronger pick. Heresy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gueule de Bois and Heresy?

Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.