Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum6/7
Patchouli1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- 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 ParfumGuerlainPatchouliPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
4.38/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
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
60%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum
SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
patchouli90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
rose60%
balsamic50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli
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
BergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Patchouli and Cedar. 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
Winter85
Day100
Night83
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#1,069
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Overall rank#7,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews10
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 →Built around dry timber and crisp foliage, this Brazilian release pairs tart citrus with an airy herbal base. Fresh Sicilian lemon and bitter orange cut through the earthy bite of patchouli, supported by a sheer veil of cyclamen and lily of the valley. It serves workers and casual wearers who want a clean woody signat…
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 Patchouli?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Patchouli?
Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Patchouli?
Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Patchouli 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; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Patchouli?
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. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Cedar.
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