The Perfume Library

Nosferatu (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Heretic · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Nosferatu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, earthy side and a modern character. It lasts a moderate length of time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily wear, evenings and leisure time lead, and most voters call its character modern, with more votes for feminine than masculine. It opens with ambrette and lilac, which give a floral freshness. In the heart, violet absolute and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch, while petrichor and cypriol bring a green, earthy air. Oud, labdanum and ambergris settle underneath as a calm, warm base.

Poltergeist (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Heretic · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Poltergeist Eau de Parfum is a unisex forest scent that opens on juniper, pine and frankincense and settles into a smoky, earthy base of birch tar and patchouli. The opening is green, spicy and resinous, with juniper, absinthe wormwood, frankincense and pine. Champaca softens that edge in the heart, and the base of Palo Santo, patchouli, birch tar, labdanum and cedar builds a woody, smoky ground, with vanilla sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Rook Perfumes Forest and Andrea Maack Coven have a close profile.

Dirty Hinoki

7.5

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Hinoki is a unisex scent that reads like a fresh, green forest, with woody and resinous tones softened by a touch of smoke. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters tend to find it masculine and modern, though it stays unisex. It opens with nutmeg, thyme, pine, lemon and cedar, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, cypress and hinoki wood carry the woody greenness. The base of elemi resin, frankincense, fir absolute and balsam adds a warm, lightly smoky resin, while absinthe wormwood lends a dry bitterness.

Rhubarb Thief

7.6

Heretic · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Rhubarb Thief is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vervain, grapefruit zest and rhubarb, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. It opens cool and herbal with vervain, thyme and angelica, while grapefruit zest adds a sharp citrus edge and carrot seed and cedar lay down a dry, woody floor. In the heart, rhubarb brings a fruity, lightly sweet note that cypress and Jasminum polyanthum soften toward green and floral. The base of oakmoss and elemi resin leaves it earthy and quietly resinous. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Gritti Rebellion and Diptyque Oyédo have a close profile.

Scandalwood

7.0

Heretic · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heretic Scandalwood is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, woody character with a fresh, green edge, and it moves easily between seasons and everyday settings. Longevity is moderate and projection stays close and fairly soft. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, though evenings and nights out are not ruled out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with rosewood, Atlas cedar and coriander, a spicy, woody start. In the heart, ylang-ylang absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. The base of myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, orris butter and white musk settles into something resinous, creamy and lightly sweet.

Smudge

6.9

Heretic · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Heretic Smudge is a sweet, spicy and resinous woody scent with smoky, earthy edges, and it suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with Atlas cedar, Sichuan pepper and frankincense, a dry, spicy, resinous start. The heart brings clary sage, tonka bean and juniper: the tonka sweetens it, while the juniper adds a sharp, forest-like note. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, fir balsam, styrax and labdanum settles into a woody, earthy, smoky bed. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It is unisex; votes lean somewhat masculine, though many call it feminine or modern. Lubin Akkad and Robert Piguet Bois Noir have a close profile.

Dirty Vanilla

6.8

Heretic · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Heretic Dirty Vanilla is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which vanilla is roughened by dry, earthy woods like cedar, vetiver and patchouli. The top notes are cedar, camphor wood and coriander, so it opens spicy and dry. Vanilla takes the heart, but its sweetness never turns soft and bakery-like. The base of vetiver, patchouli, styrax and sandalwood adds a resinous, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close and wears deep. Evening gets the most votes, though daily wear, leisure and business all follow closely. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli and Dior Patchouli Impérial have a close profile.

Dirty Coconut (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Heretic · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Dirty Coconut Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on coconut, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and projection are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It has no gendered lean and sits easily on anyone. It opens with cedar and vanillin, and coconut takes over in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, ambrettolide and vanilla absolute dry down. The overall feel is fruity and gourmand, softened by woody and powdery touches. Moncler pour Femme and Phlur Coconut Skin have a close profile.

Voodoo Lily

7.1

Heretic · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Heretic Voodoo Lily is a unisex scent that darkens a floral heart with spice, resin and smoky woods. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it doesn't project loudly, but it stays on the skin through the day. Voters place it evenly between daytime and evening wear, with leisure and night out following behind. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with juniper, cedar, coriander, geranium, black pepper and frankincense, which give a dry, spicy, lightly resinous start. At the heart, lily, Moroccan rose and blackcurrant add a soft floral and fruity note. The base of styrax, patchouli, oud and sandalwood settles into an earthy, smoky, oriental ground. Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady and Mancera Sand Aoud have a close profile.

Midnight Toker (2025)

8.0

Heretic · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Heretic Midnight Toker (2025) is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that opens on clove and cypriol and settles into blond tobacco, vanilla and birch tar. The top pairs clove with cypriol for a spicy, slightly woody start. In the heart, jasmine, apricot and orris root soften that edge: the apricot adds a fruity sweetness, the orris root a powdery depth. The base is led by labdanum, vanilla, blond tobacco, clove tobacco and birch tar, so it dries down between sweet and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far, so those ratings are tentative. It is made for any skin, masculine or feminine. Pineward Velvetine (2021) and Arquiste No. 57 have a close profile.

Blood Cedar (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Heretic · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Blood Cedar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent, with a woody character that recalls forest air. It opens with frankincense and spruce, then Virginia cedar and Siberian fir absolute build the woody heart. Cypress, absinthe wormwood and pine form the base. Spicy and earthy touches add depth without softening the cool, crisp feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Hinoki have a close profile.

Black Salt

7.8

Heretic · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Black Salt is a unisex scent that sets the chill of lime, black pepper and eucalyptus against a salty, faintly smoky heart of sea salt and smoke. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and they place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and evenings. The sample is small, so these read as first impressions rather than a firm verdict. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably in between. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with lime, tangerine, black pepper and eucalyptus. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Turkish rose and water lily add a soft floral note, while sea salt and smoke bring an aquatic, slightly smoky edge. The base of petrichor, labdanum and kelp settles into an earthy, green finish.

Dirty Grass

7.5

Heretic · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Grass is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and earthy character, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a steady trail without crowding the room. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office settings, with sport and evening use trailing behind. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with black pepper and lemon, giving a light spicy, citrusy edge. In the heart, galbanum, coriander, violet leaf and hemp build a green, grassy feel. Haitian vetiver in the base brings out the woody, earthy side. Victorinox Swiss Army Forest and Superfumista Minty Mint have a close profile.

Dirty Peach

6.9

Heretic · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coeur Noir (2024)

7.0

Heretic · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Heretic Coeur Noir (2024) is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around rosewood, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla. Rosewood gives a woody opening, while labdanum brings a resinous, earthy weight to the heart. Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery sweetness in the base, with spice and smoke staying in the background so the sweetness never turns heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer chosen far less often. Evenings and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Zara 02 Unique/Hypnotic/Seductive and Ralph Lauren Treasures of Safari - Amber have a close profile.

Bergamusk

6.4

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Heretic Bergamusk is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lime on a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with vervain, thyme, lime, bergamot and lavender, giving a spicy, fruity freshness. Jasmine and cedar sit in the heart, with musk, ambrettolide and sandalwood underneath; it softens over time into a woody, musky finish. A synthetic tone also runs through the accords.

Spectral Grace

8.2

Heretic · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Heretic Spectral Grace is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with green, aquatic and powdery touches rounding out its character. Longevity and projection are both rated moderate, though the small number of ratings means these readings are tentative. It leaves a clean, understated trail through the day rather than a heavy cloud. It opens with petrichor and white blossoms, the wet-earth note leading the florals. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley carry the floral line, while woods and dust add a dry, powdery edge. The base of ambergris, sandalwood and musk softens it and closes on a calm warmth. Guy Laroche J'ai Osé Aqua and Puig Thaïs have a close profile.

Jasmine Smoke

7.1

Heretic · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Heretic Jasmine Smoke is a unisex scent that sets jasmine against a smoky, sweet and faintly animal tobacco base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out, and less for the office or daily wear. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and suits men and women alike. Coriander and bergamot open with a light, spicy freshness. At the heart, jasmine absolute leads, its floral side softened by a creamy note. In the base, blond tobacco, tonka bean and choya ral dry down into a sweet, woody, leathery warmth. Houbigant Tabac Nomade and Mancera Jasmin Exclusif have a close profile.

Fourteen Carrots

7.7

Heretic · 2026

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Heretic Fourteen Carrots is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green carrot on a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with clove, orange zest and carrot seed, so spice and citrus peel sit side by side. The heart brings carrot absolute, eucalyptus and patchouli, where the scent turns both green and earthy. In the base, vetiver, oud, ambrettolide and Cetalox® dry it down to a soft, powdery, woody finish, with a fruity, gourmand sweetness lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these readings are tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Honoré des Prés We love NY - I Love Les Carottes and Profumum Roma Audace have a close profile.

Dirty Violet

7.3

Heretic · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Heretic Dirty Violet is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, green heart against powdery, earthy and leathery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer taking the smallest share. Leisure, daily wear, business and evening sit close together as occasions. Voters most often call it feminine, while masculine and classic readings are not far off. Violet leaf, orris root and Turkish rose draw a floral, powdery front, rounded out by jasmine sambac. Cypriol, leather, patchouli and cedarwood add an earthy, woody, spicy weight. Amber, labdanum, frankincense and ambrette bring a resinous warmth.

Beekeeper

7.5

Heretic · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Heretic Beekeeper is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around honey, myrrh and beeswax absolute. It opens with papyrus and styrax, then softens at the heart into everlasting flower, myrrh and honey. Vetiver, cistus and beeswax absolute form the base. The gourmand sweetness sits beside a spicy, smoky woodiness, and the honey leans resinous rather than sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that with some caution. Its sweet, resinous build suits cooler days, and it reads equally well on men and women. Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser and Scents of Wood Vanilla in Bourbon have a close profile.

Dirty Rose (2024)

5.6

Heretic · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Heretic Dirty Rose (2024) is a unisex woody floral that gets its rose dirty with spice, resin and earth. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, so it tends to sit close to the skin rather than fill a room. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine; it sits somewhere between the two. It opens dry and spiced with pink pepper, nutmeg and cedar. In the heart, Damask rose meets blackcurrant and elemi resin, which keeps the floral side earthy rather than sweet. The base settles on vanilla, patchouli and labdanum, a soft but resinous floor, with cypriol darkening the woods.

Florgasm

6.8

Heretic · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Florgasm is a fresh, powdery unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a dense bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to point to. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange for the citrus, while coriander, pink pepper and pimento add a spicy edge. The heart is a floral cloud of orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose, linden blossom and ylang-ylang. The base holds only hibiscus seed, and the accords include a synthetic side. La Chasse aux Papillons and Colonia Assoluta have a close profile.

Häxan

8.0

Heretic · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Heretic Häxan is a unisex scent built around osmanthus, oakmoss and Turkish rose, resting on musk and fossilised amber, with a floral and earthy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with osmanthus absolute. In the heart, oakmoss absolute and Turkish rose set up a floral and earthy balance. The base of musk and fossilised amber sweetens the scent and leaves a resinous, faintly smoky warmth, while the fresh accord keeps a light lift over it.