Fragrance comparison

Heat vs Rose Arabia Almond

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,199 ratings analysed

Heat

Beyoncé

3.313,825 votes

Rank #4,325 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rose Arabia Almond

WIDIAN

4.12374 votes

Rank #5,145 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories.

Heat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Arabia Almond
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Heat2/7

Rose Arabia Almond5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeatBeyoncé

Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 3,825 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating 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

43%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageRose Arabia Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

almond77%

floral69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · 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

AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet

Base

PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid, Almond 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–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,325

PerfumerClaude Dir, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews252

Overall rank#5,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

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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Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

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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 Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories. Heat is rated 3.31/5 from 3,825 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose Heat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Heat or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond lasts longest (Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heat or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond projects furthest (Rose Arabia Almond 59/100, Heat 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heat and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid, Almond and Musk.

Is Heat or Rose Arabia Almond 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 Rose Arabia Almond?

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. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.