Fragrance comparison

Heresy vs Cashmere

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

Heresy

Chapel Factory

3.96148 votes

Rank #36,144 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Cashmere

Luigi Borrelli

4.11117 votes

Rank #7,923 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cashmere takes 6 of 7 categories.

Heresy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cashmere
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Heresy1/7

Cashmere6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeresyChapel Factory

CashmereLuigi Borrelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

4.11/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerCashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

148 votes

49%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerCashmereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCashmere

SillageCashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value55

Category winnerHeresyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Base

VetiverSoil TinctureMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Heresy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring30

Summer18

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night–

Category winnerCashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

Men53

Unisex40

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Cashmere by Luigi Borrelli is an oriental woody fragrance that leans into a sophisticated contrast between sharp spice and resinous warmth. Launched in 2016, it opens with a blast of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a deep, earthy base of vetiver and soil tincture. It is a compelling choice for cooler au…

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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, Heresy or Cashmere?

Cashmere takes 6 of 7 categories. Heresy is rated 3.96/5 from 148 votes; Cashmere is rated 4.11/5 from 117 votes. Choose Heresy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cashmere for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heresy or Cashmere?

Cashmere lasts longest (Cashmere 74/100, Heresy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heresy or Cashmere?

Cashmere projects furthest (Cashmere 69/100, Heresy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heresy and Cashmere smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Heresy or Cashmere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Heresy and Cashmere?

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. Cashmere has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Soil Tincture and Musk.