Fragrance comparison

Core vs Heaven

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Core

Junaid Jamshed

3.9010 votes

Rank #41,666 AromaticCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Heaven

Chopard · 1994

4.45211 votes

Rank #3,909 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heaven takes 4 of 5 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Heaven
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Core1/5

Heaven4/5

Ratings & consensus: Heaven
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heaven
Sillage & projection: Heaven
Value for money: Core
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Heaven

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoreJunaid Jamshed

HeavenChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

4.45/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 25%Had 30%Want 45%

Category winnerHeavenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

61%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHeaven

SillageHeaven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenJasmineOakmossCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBrazilian Rosewood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBrazilian RosewoodLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAmberCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Heaven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night66

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,909

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched1994

Reviews25

Category winnerHeavenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Junaid Jamshed is a crisp aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like bergamot and lemon with a spicy heart. It offers an approachable profile for men, perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. The scent maintains a clean, professional character suitable for office environments where you want t…

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The first spray of Heaven by Chopard hits with sharp Italian lemon and bitter bergamot. The citrus stings with crisp energy. Fresh French lavender immediately follows, conjuring the clean lather of luxury barbershop soap on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, this bright flash recedes. An airy core of cyclamen and sweet…

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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, Core or Heaven?

Heaven takes 4 of 5 categories. Core is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Heaven is rated 4.45/5 from 211 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Heaven for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or Heaven?

Heaven lasts longest (Heaven 70/100, Core 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or Heaven?

Heaven projects furthest (Heaven 64/100, Core 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and Heaven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is Core or Heaven better for summer or winter?

Core suits daytime wear; Heaven suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and Heaven?

Core has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood. Heaven has top notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Tonka Bean.