Fougère Noire vs Heritage Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fougère Noire takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fougère NoireChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fougère Noire4/7
Heritage Eau de Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Fougère Noire
- Longevity
- Fougère Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fougère Noire
- Value for money
- Fougère Noire
- 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
Fougère NoireSultan Pasha AttarsHeritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%
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 hate71%Love
17%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,067 votes
Category winnerFougère NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFougère Noire
SillageFougère Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFougère NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
earthy70%
citrus60%
mossy50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiPineCalabrian bergamotClary SageLavenderLemonGeraniumCoffee
Heart
Siberian PineOakmossMushroomBalsam FirTobaccoCyclamenJasmineCarnation
Base
SandalwoodBourbon VetiverTonka BeanIso E SuperMuskCivetCastoreumAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Lemon. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer54
Fall85
Winter31
Day100
Night80
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#2,895
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews33
Overall rank#1,174
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFougère Noire by Sultan Pasha Attars is a dense, aromatic composition for men. It captures the humid atmosphere of a forest floor, balancing dark, resinous pine and damp oakmoss with bright touches of bergamot and clary sage. Designed for those who appreciate complex, natural-feeling attars, it projects a sophisticate…
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, Fougère Noire or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Fougère Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Fougère Noire is rated 4.39/5 from 92 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Fougère Noire for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Fougère Noire or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Fougère Noire lasts longest (Fougère Noire 86/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fougère Noire or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Fougère Noire projects furthest (Fougère Noire 76/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fougère Noire and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Lemon.
Is Fougère Noire or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fougère Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Fougère Noire suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fougère Noire and Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Fougère Noire has top notes of elemi, Pine, Calabrian bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Siberian Pine, Oakmoss, Mushroom and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Iso E Super. 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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