Fragrance comparison

Heat vs Jérusalem

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Heat

Denim

2.605 votes

Rank #66,796 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Jérusalem

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

4.003 votes

Rank #58,470 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jérusalem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Heat
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jérusalem
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Heat0/3

Jérusalem2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeatDenim

JérusalemLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

woody100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPatchouli

Heart2-3 hrs

VanillaLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MossCedar

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarGeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodStar AniseLavenderClove

Base6-8+ hrs

Olive TreeWoody NotesBenzoinSmokeMossVanillaMusk

Category winnerJérusalemLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring20

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 12%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJérusalemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Heat opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that hits the nose fast. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol sting burns off quickly, revealing a rugged core of dark patchouli and aromatic lavender. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, a dusting of dry vanilla rounds out the sharper edges without turning th…

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Jérusalem by Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete opens with a bright burst of sunny bergamot, fresh lemon, and sweet orange peel that quickly settles into dry cedarwood and earthy patchouli. As the citrus sparkle mellows, the scent reveals a rustic core of aromatic lavender, clove, and herbal geranium resting over s…

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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, Heat or Jérusalem?

Jérusalem takes 2 of 3 categories. Heat is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Jérusalem is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Heat for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jérusalem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Heat or Jérusalem?

Projection is very close: Heat 75/100, Jérusalem 75/100 for sillage.

Do Heat and Jérusalem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Vanilla and Lavender.

Is Heat or Jérusalem better for summer or winter?

Heat suits daytime wear; Jérusalem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heat and Jérusalem?

Heat has top notes of Bergamot and Patchouli, heart notes of Vanilla and Lavender, a base of Moss and Cedar. Jérusalem has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Olive Tree, Woody Notes, Benzoin and Smoke.