Vendor: James Heeley
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$281.97
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James Heeley · 2016
Eau Sacree
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 53 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
smoky
grounded
What the community says
Above all, dense
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 59 describe how long it lasts, 53 how far it projects and 24 how it smells. Most other posts only name Eau Sacree.
How long it lasts59 people
Mostly long wear, with exceptions
about 3 in 5 say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 5 say it fades quickly
In words
On most people, Eau Sacree lasts a long time: that is what about 3 in 5 people report.
A smaller group, about 1 in 5, say it fades quickly on them.
How far it projects53 people
Mixed reports on projection
about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately
about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin
In words
Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Read what people say
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Summary in words
James Heeley Eau Sacree: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, dense.
Worn by everyone.
Mostly long wear, with exceptions (59 people): On most people, Eau Sacree lasts a long time: that is what about 3 in 5 people report. A smaller group, about 1 in 5, say it fades quickly on them.
Mixed reports on projection (53 people): Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 90+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
James Heeley Eau Sacree comes across as smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli. It opens with labdanum, moves into olibanum, rose and patchouli and settles on myrrh, Java vetiver oil and musk. It reads unisex.
It is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2016.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and smoky for casual days.
- Sample first if: resinous is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike smoky fragrances.
Around $53.
Explore more: More from James Heeley · Woody perfumes · Labdanum perfumes · Olibanum perfumes
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
James Heeley is a British-born, Paris-based designer whose fragrance house has become known for restrained, materials-first minimalism, think incense, sea salt, cool leather, herbal cologne. The 20 live pieces on Scendira average .98 and are overwhelmingly unisex (16 of 20). Family split: Fresh (11), Floral (4), Woody (3), a clear "fresh-with-depth" identity. Prices span $38.99-$285.60 (average $68), with a serious-niche cologne anchor pushing the top end. Standout live pieces: Phoenician Leather ($52.65,.46, smoky incense wrapped in warm leather honey), Eau Sacrée ($52.65,.25, smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli), Cologne Officinale ($281.97,.23, herbal shower gel, basil and rosemary on cool air), Cardinal ($38.99,.21, smoky linen warmed by incense resin) and Sel Marin ($38.99,.11, sea-breeze air, lemony dockside freshness). Heeley is the answer for a materials-forward niche that isn't showy.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli. It opens with labdanum, moves into olibanum, rose and patchouli and settles on myrrh, Java vetiver oil and musk.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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