Fragrance comparison

Baruffa vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,319 AmberFloral

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,042 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Baruffa4/7

Heritage Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Baruffa
Longevity: Baruffa
Sillage & projection: Baruffa
Value for money: Baruffa
Versatility: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Heritage Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BaruffaAtkinsons

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerBaruffaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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Heritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a traditional woody spicy fragrance built around crisp aromatics, rich florals, and a deep timber base. The scent begins with a clean burst of lavender, bergamot, and sparkling aldehydes that creates a classic barbershop feel. As it settles, earthy patchouli pairs with carnation, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baruffa or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa takes 4 of 7 categories. Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Baruffa or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baruffa or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baruffa and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Orris Root.

Is Baruffa or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baruffa is the stronger pick. For winter, Baruffa is the stronger pick. Baruffa suits evening wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baruffa and Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum. Heritage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.