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Feeling Man vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 1,204 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feeling Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Feeling Man

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Heritage Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Feeling Man5/7
Heritage Eau de Parfum2/7
Ratings & consensus
Feeling Man
Community sentiment
Feeling Man
Longevity
Feeling Man
Sillage & projection
Feeling Man
Value for money
Feeling Man
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
Feeling ManJil Sander
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.51/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
Category winnerFeeling ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

137 votes

59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerFeeling ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityFeeling Man

SillageFeeling Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value61
Category winnerFeeling ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Fruity NotesLavenderBergamotTarragonAniseGreen Notes
Heart
RaspberryOrris RootGeraniumBalsam FirJasmineCyclamen
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Green Notes 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
Spring91
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex19
Women0
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feeling Man by Jil Sander opens with a vibrant splash of ripe berries, crisp bergamot, and herbal tarragon before settling into a warm core of raspberry, earthy orris root, and balsam fir. As the scent develops on warm skin, rich pipe tobacco, creamy sandalwood, and smooth tonka bean emerge to create a cozy, grounded …

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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, Feeling Man or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Feeling Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Feeling Man is rated 4.51/5 from 137 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Feeling Man for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Feeling Man or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Feeling Man 74/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Feeling Man or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Feeling Man projects furthest (Feeling Man 64/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feeling Man and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Green Notes and Orris Root.

Is Feeling Man or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Feeling Man and Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Feeling Man has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Raspberry, Orris Root, Geranium and Balsam Fir, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. 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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