Fragrance comparison

Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Imperial Iris Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,073 ratings analysed

4 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,041 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial Iris Cologne

Floris

3.836 votes

Rank #46,155 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Imperial Iris Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Heritage Eau de Parfum4/4

Imperial Iris Cologne0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Heritage Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
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

Imperial Iris CologneFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

BergamotSea NotesCassisLavender

Heart

PetitgrainRoseNeroliGeranium

Base

Iris FlowerOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,041

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#46,155

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Floris Imperial Iris Cologne opens with a brisk splash of bergamot, sea notes, and tart cassis before settling into an airy lavender heart. A clean backbone of iris flower, neroli, and oakmoss emerges on warm skin. Built as a fresh botanical interpretation of traditional Eau de Cologne, it shines during sunlit spring …

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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 Imperial Iris Cologne?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Imperial Iris Cologne is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Imperial Iris Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Imperial Iris Cologne?

Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Imperial Iris Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Imperial Iris Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Amber.

Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Imperial Iris Cologne better for summer or winter?

Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Imperial Iris Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Imperial Iris Cologne?

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. Imperial Iris Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Cassis and Lavender, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Iris Flower, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.