Elation vs Heritage Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.
ElationChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elation0/7
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
ElationNavitus ParfumsHeritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
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 hate32%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
22%Hate
41 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
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum
SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
sweet53%
amber42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange
Heart
GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain
Base
AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Juniper Berries and Lavender. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,882
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#1,042
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNavitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges t…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, Elation or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, Elation or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elation or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elation and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Juniper Berries and Lavender.
Is Elation or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elation is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Elation suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elation and Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk. 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.
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