Fragrance comparison

Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Aire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,601 ratings analysed

7 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,174 WoodyAromatic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,650 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Heritage Eau de Parfum7/7

Aire0/7

Ratings & consensus: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Heritage Eau de Parfum
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

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Carnation. 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

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#8,650

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Aire?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Aire?

Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Aire?

Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Carnation.

Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Aire?

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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.