Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Tabac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
TabacChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Heritage Eau de Parfum6/7
Tabac1/7
- 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
- Tabac
- 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 ParfumGuerlainTabacTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
4.05/ 5 · 932 votes
Have 67%Had 33%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
38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
932 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost 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 winnerTabacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
citrus77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery
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
AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesLavender, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon. 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
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#1,069
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Overall rank#1,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews151
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 →Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…
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 Tabac?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 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 Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac?
Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac?
Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Tabac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac 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 Tabac?
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. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.
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