James Heeley 2016 EDT

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Eau Sacree

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James Heeley Eau Sacree is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Eau Sacree opens with Labdanum, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, Vetiver, and Myrrh. James Heeley's Eau Sacree carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip to church: some swear by its sacred, resinous warmth, while others find it a bit too stern or fleeting. If pure, unsmoked incense is your jam, prepare to be converted; otherwise, you might be left wanting more.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Eau Sacree Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Labdanum100%
Heartas listed
Frankincense47%
Rose28%
Patchouli25%
Baseas listed
Myrrh33%
Spicy Notes25%
Vetiver22%
Musk20%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its warm, resinous nature and sophisticated blend make it suited for formal and date settings. While some find its projection intimate, it's generally too serious and distinct for office wear and utterly unsuitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Eau Sacree opens with a bold hit of labdanum, quickly settling into a heart of frankincense and myrrh. Hints of rose and patchouli temper the resins, creating a clean-yet-deep incense experience. It's warm, spicy, and woody, with an almost balsamic, musky drydown that evokes ancient ceremonies and quiet contemplation.

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