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Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Parfum Code

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

Updated 1,067 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Heritage Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Parfum Code

    Choose it for a aromatic and iris character.

Heritage Eau de Parfum1/1
Parfum Code0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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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
Parfum CodeKaif Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
iris92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

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
PetitgrainAldehydesBergamot
Heart
Orris RootClary SageIris
Base
Tonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Orris Root. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex11
Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,069

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#73,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Parfum Code is a crisp aromatic fougere that pairs sharp aldehydes with a clean iris backbone. This fresh daily wear option suits modern offices and casual spring outings. A blend of petitgrain and clary sage gives it a clean soapiness that transitions into a dry cedar finish.

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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.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Parfum Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Orris Root.

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

Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Parfum Code has top notes of Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Clary Sage and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar.

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