Fragrance comparison

Heresy vs Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 920 ratings analysed

Heresy

Chapel Factory

3.96148 votes

Rank #36,144 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #3,990 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 6 of 8 categories.

Heresy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Heresy2/8

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre6/8

Ratings & consensus: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Community sentiment: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Longevity: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Sillage & projection: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Value for money: Heresy
Versatility: Heresy
Note pyramid (duration): Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Fragranxe ranking: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeresyChapel Factory

Coeur de Vetiver SacreL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreRating 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

35%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

772 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCoeur de Vetiver Sacre

SillageCoeur de Vetiver Sacre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value51

Category winnerHeresyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Notes

VetiverTeaDatesIncenseApricotPepperSaffronVirginia CedarBergamotGuaiac WoodTarragonOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night29

Category winnerHeresyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,990

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreHigher 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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Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan Parfumeur brings a surprising twist to woody fragrances by pairing earthy vetiver with warm, steeped black tea and chewy dried fruits. Instead of the sharp, grassy punch found in traditional barbershop colognes, this scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot, sweet dates, and gen…

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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 Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 6 of 8 categories. Heresy is rated 3.96/5 from 148 votes; Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes. Choose Heresy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heresy or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre lasts longest (Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100, Heresy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heresy or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre projects furthest (Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100, Heresy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heresy and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Heresy or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Heresy and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

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. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre features Vetiver, Tea, Dates, Incense and Apricot.