Fragrance comparison

Heresy vs Gueule de Bois

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

Heresy

Chapel Factory

3.96148 votes

Rank #36,144 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gueule de Bois

Versatile Paris

4.09194 votes

Rank #8,745 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gueule de Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Heresy1/7

Gueule de Bois5/7

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

HeresyChapel Factory

Gueule de BoisVersatile Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

4.09/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerGueule de BoisRating 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

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerGueule de BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGueule de Bois

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value62

Category winnerGueule de BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

sweet61%

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

Top15-30 mins

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHeresyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex70

Women11

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,144

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,745

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher 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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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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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 Gueule de Bois?

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

Which lasts longer, Heresy or Gueule de Bois?

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

Which projects more, Heresy or Gueule de Bois?

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

Do Heresy and Gueule de Bois smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Heresy and Gueule de Bois?

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. 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.