Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Kenzo pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kenzo pour HommeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Heritage Eau de Parfum5/7
Kenzo pour Homme1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo pour Homme
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 ParfumGuerlainKenzo pour HommeKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,067 votes
44%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
3,865 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum
SillageKenzo pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
powdery44%
conifer30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
Top
Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon
Heart
PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine
Base
Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon 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 seasonSpring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
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#1,174
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Overall rank#25,404
PerfumerChristian Mathieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeritage 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 →Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…
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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Kenzo pour Homme?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 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 Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Kenzo pour Homme?
They last about the same: Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Kenzo pour Homme 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Kenzo pour Homme?
Projection is very close: Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100 for sillage.
Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Kenzo pour Homme 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 Kenzo pour Homme?
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. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.
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