Fragrance comparison

L'Anarchiste vs L’Hetre Reve

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 803 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Anarchiste

Caron

3.94652 votes

Rank #3,022 WoodyAromatic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

L’Hetre Reve

Nez a Nez

3.77151 votes

Rank #13,232 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Anarchiste takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Anarchiste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L’Hetre Reve
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Anarchiste4/7

L’Hetre Reve3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Anarchiste
Community sentiment: L’Hetre Reve
Longevity: L’Hetre Reve
Sillage & projection: L'Anarchiste
Value for money: L’Hetre Reve
Versatility: L'Anarchiste
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Anarchiste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'AnarchisteCaron

L’Hetre ReveNez a Nez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerL'AnarchisteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

652 votes

31%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerL’Hetre ReveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL’Hetre Reve

SillageL'Anarchiste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL’Hetre ReveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

anis61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonVetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Musk

Top

Star AniseCinnamonCloveMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVetiverVirginia Cedar

Base

PlumLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L'Anarchiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring23

Summer10

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Category winnerL'AnarchisteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,022

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#13,232

PerfumerKarine Chevallier, Stéphane Humbert Lucas

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerL'AnarchisteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron broke conventional barbershop rules when releasing L'Anarchiste in 2000. It hits the senses immediately with frosted garden mint crushed over bitter orange blossom before plunging into dry cinnamon bark and scorched cedar. You get an odd, fascinating collision of icy green camphor and warm lumber. The initial bl…

Reviews →

L’Hetre Reve is a woody oriental fragrance featuring prominent star anise, cinnamon, and plum notes. It behaves as a soft, resinous scent that balances spicy warmth with a smooth, musky base. Designed for those seeking a comforting, introspective presence, this unisex composition performs best in cooler autumn weather…

Reviews →

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, L'Anarchiste or L’Hetre Reve?

L'Anarchiste takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Anarchiste is rated 3.94/5 from 652 votes; L’Hetre Reve is rated 3.77/5 from 151 votes. Choose L'Anarchiste for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L’Hetre Reve for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Anarchiste or L’Hetre Reve?

L’Hetre Reve lasts longest (L’Hetre Reve 76/100, L'Anarchiste 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Anarchiste or L’Hetre Reve?

Projection is very close: L'Anarchiste 62/100, L’Hetre Reve 60/100 for sillage.

Do L'Anarchiste and L’Hetre Reve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is L'Anarchiste or L’Hetre Reve better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Hetre Reve is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Anarchiste is the stronger pick. L'Anarchiste suits daytime wear; L’Hetre Reve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Anarchiste and L’Hetre Reve?

L'Anarchiste has top notes of Mint and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk. L’Hetre Reve has top notes of Star Anise, Cinnamon, Clove and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver, a base of Plum, Leather and Musk.