Fragrance comparison

Edge Effects vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,076 ratings analysed

Edge Effects

St. Clair Scents

4.899 votes

Rank #40,238 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,042 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Edge Effects
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Edge Effects2/4

Heritage Eau de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Edge Effects
Sillage & projection: Edge Effects
Value for money: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
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

Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scents

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEdge Effects

SillageEdge Effects

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Base

Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Geranium, Lavender and Coriander. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,238

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …

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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, Edge Effects or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Edge Effects or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

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

Which projects more, Edge Effects or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Edge Effects projects furthest (Edge Effects 75/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edge Effects and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Geranium, Lavender and Coriander.

Is Edge Effects or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Edge Effects suits day or night wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edge Effects and Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. 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.