Poltergeist
meets Borealis.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Patchouli · Sandalwood
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Heretic Parfum PoltergeistConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Pineward Perfumes BorealisConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2023 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · woody · leather | aromatic · marine · woody |
| Notes unique to this record | Wormwood, Juniper, Cedar, Coriander, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Galbanum, Champaca, Birch Tar, Vetiver, Benzoin, Vanilla, Rock rose | Sea water, Camphor, Peppermint, Pine needles, Incense, Valerian, Fir, Black Elder, Ash, Wintergreen, Musk, Ambergris, Orris Root, Black Tea, Cedarmoss |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.41 · 100 votes | 3.79 · 19 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.47 · 116 votes | 2.84 · 19 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
The brand publishes an ingredient inventory rather than an ordered packaging label. Read each declaration below; these disclosure levels are not directly comparable.
Poltergeist
Eau de Parfum · United States listing
Ingredients disclosed by the brand
Organic sugarcane alcohol artemisia absinthium oil caprylic/capric triglyceride coriandrum sativum vetiveria zizanioides extract betula alba boswellia carterii extract bulnesia sarmientoi cedrus atlantica cinnamomum zeylanicum cistus ladaniferus ferula galbaniflua juniperus communis juniperus mexicana juniperus oxycedrus michelia alba pogostemon cablin oil santalum austrocaledonicum vanilla planifolia extract salvia sclarea oil saccharomyces
The brand publishes a scientific-name ingredient inventory, including the alcohol base. This is not an ordered packaging INCI declaration and is excluded from automatic ingredient comparisons. Botanical and trade names are retained as published. Separate oil, body and home formats are not covered.
Source: Heretic official scientific-name ingredient inventory · Checked 2026-09-22
Borealis
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and marine direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.