Fragrance comparison

Filly vs Heat

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,871 ratings analysed

6 wins

Filly

Roberto Capucci

4.3546 votes

Rank #20,464 FloralGreen

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Heat

Beyoncé

3.313,825 votes

Rank #4,325 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Filly takes 6 of 7 categories.

Filly
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Heat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Filly6/7

Heat1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FillyRoberto Capucci

HeatBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

3.31/ 5 · 3,825 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerFillyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

21%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

3,643 votes

Category winnerFillyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFilly

SillageFilly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value74

Category winnerFillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

rose84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

almond77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesPeachNeroliBergamot

Heart

RoseHyacinthCarnationYlang-YlangOrchidJasmine

Base

oak mossCivettaVetyverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

PeachOrchidMagnoliaNeroli

Heart

AlmondMacaronsMuskHoneysuckle

Base

AmberTonka BeanSequoia

InformationalShared notesPeach, Neroli, Orchid and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,325

PerfumerClaude Dir, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews252

Category winnerHeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Filly by Roberto Capucci is a classic 1983 chypre floral that balances sharp green notes with rich, spicy florals. It features a prominent aldehydic opening followed by a heart of rose and carnation, grounding itself in deep oakmoss, civet, and vetiver. This fragrance is an ideal choice for enthusiasts looking for a r…

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Heat by Beyoncé is a warm oriental vanilla fragrance anchored in deep amber and sequoia wood. It offers a punch of peach and almond that feels ready for evening wear or cold nights. This 2010 release balances its syrupy sweetness with a musky heart, making it a bold, noticeable scent for those who prefer modern, asser…

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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, Filly or Heat?

Filly takes 6 of 7 categories. Filly is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Heat is rated 3.31/5 from 3,825 votes. Choose Filly for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Heat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Filly or Heat?

Filly lasts longest (Filly 73/100, Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Filly or Heat?

Filly projects furthest (Filly 65/100, Heat 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Filly and Heat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Neroli, Orchid and Musk.

Is Filly or Heat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Filly is the stronger pick. For winter, Heat is the stronger pick. Filly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Filly and Heat?

Filly has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Peach and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Vetyver and Musk. Heat has top notes of Peach, Orchid, Magnolia and Neroli, heart notes of Almond, Macarons, Musk and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Sequoia.