L'orpheline
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
L'orpheline vs. Heresy
Is L'orpheline better than Heresy?
L'orpheline rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Incense
SmokyAmberBalsamicwarm spicyWoody
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 L'orpheline and Heresy?
| L'orpheline | Heresy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | Anaïs Biguine |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do L'orpheline and Heresy smell?
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
Heresy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Amber
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Ozonic
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'orpheline and Heresy share?
Top
Frankincense
IncenseBlack Pepper
Heart—
Violet LeafSandalwoodCedar
Base
MuskIncense
Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Where they fit
When and where do L'orpheline and Heresy work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'orpheline or Heresy?
| L'orpheline | Heresy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'orpheline and Heresy?
L'orpheline asks you to commit. It has no softening introduction, no grand finale. You wear the heart notes and that is all. If you want layers, look elsewhere. If you want honesty, this is it.L'orpheline
This is incense that doesn't ask permission. Most smoky fragrances tiptoe around the fire, Heresy walks right in. The pepper-violet opening is its statement: cold, green, almost austere.Heresy
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