Fragrance comparison

Byredo vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,833 ratings analysed

Byredo

3.95766 votes

Rank #4,538 WoodyPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,042 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Byredo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring.
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Byredo0/7

Heritage Eau de Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Heritage Eau de Parfum
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

ByredoByredo

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

37%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

766 votes

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinPink Pepper

Heart

VioletOrris Root

Base

Balsam FirOakmoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Orris Root and Balsam Fir. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex66

Women29

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byredo by Byredo acts as a minimalist, unisex scent built on a foundation of aromatic gin, violet, and balsam fir. Launched in 2016 by Jérôme Epinette, it emphasizes a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels deliberate and quiet. This fragrance works well in professional settings where you need a subtle, modern presence tha…

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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, Byredo or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Byredo or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Byredo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byredo or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Byredo 58/100 for sillage.

Do Byredo and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Orris Root and Balsam Fir.

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

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

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

Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. 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.