Fragrance comparison

Heat vs Floratta in Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,961 ratings analysed

4 wins

Heat

Beyoncé

3.313,825 votes

Rank #4,328 SweetFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

Floratta in Gold

O Boticário

3.211,136 votes

Rank #36,338 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heat takes 4 of 7 categories.

Heat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Floratta in Gold
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Heat4/7

Floratta in Gold3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeatBeyoncé

Floratta in GoldO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 3,825 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.21/ 5 · 1,136 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerHeatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

3,643 votes

24%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerHeatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityFloratta in Gold

SillageFloratta in Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

almond77%

floral69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrchidMagnoliaNeroli

Heart

AlmondMacaronsMuskHoneysuckle

Base

AmberTonka BeanSequoia

Top

PeachPineappleOrchidNeroli

Heart

JasmineHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberVanilleSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid, Neroli 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFloratta in GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,328

PerfumerClaude Dir, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews252

Overall rank#36,338

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Floratta in Gold by O Boticário brings a comforting burst of ripe canned peaches, sweet golden pineapple, and soft powdery vanilla right from the first spray. Created by legendary perfumer Sophia Grojsman in 2001, this fragrance leans into a warm, vintage-inspired fruit and floral profile that feels cozy and sun-drenc…

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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, Heat or Floratta in Gold?

Heat takes 4 of 7 categories. Heat is rated 3.31/5 from 3,825 votes; Floratta in Gold is rated 3.21/5 from 1,136 votes. Choose Heat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Floratta in Gold for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Heat or Floratta in Gold?

Floratta in Gold lasts longest (Floratta in Gold 67/100, Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heat or Floratta in Gold?

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

Do Heat and Floratta in Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid, Neroli and Musk.

Is Heat or Floratta in Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Heat is the stronger pick. For winter, Heat is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heat and Floratta in Gold?

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. Floratta in Gold has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Orchid and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk.