Coeur Noir
Heretic ParfumEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Coeur Noir vs. The Bug
Is Coeur Noir better than The Bug?
Coeur Noir peaks in winter, while The Bug belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LabdanumBlack Pepper
amberwarm spicyfresh spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Coeur Noir and The Bug?
| Coeur Noir | The Bug | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Solid perfume |
| Launched | 2016 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Douglas Little | Mark Constantine, Simon Constantine |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Coeur Noir and The Bug smell?
Coeur Noir
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
The Bug
Aromatic
Balsamic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Coeur Noir and The Bug share?
Top
BenzoinBlack Pepper
ElemiGalbanumBlack Pepper
Heart
Labdanum
Labdanum
Base
Vanilla
SandalwoodTonka BeanCoumarin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
ElemiLabdanumGalbanum
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Tonka Bean
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Coeur Noir and The Bug work?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Coeur Noir or The Bug?
| Coeur Noir | The Bug | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Coeur Noir and The Bug?
The opening is the audition, medicinal, resinous, almost harsh before it softens. But once the vanilla arrives, that apothecary cabinet sits in warm sunlight and doesn't move for hours.Coeur Noir
The Bug divides people. That's the point. Galbanum and black pepper hit like a challenge, and if you can sit with that long enough, the drydown rewards you with something earthy, warm.The Bug
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