Fragrance comparison

Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,215 ratings analysed

6 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,041 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Heritage Eau de Parfum6/7

Tabac Original1/7

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 Original
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 ParfumGuerlain

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, 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 season

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,041

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

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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Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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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 Tabac Original?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 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 Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac Original?

Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac Original?

Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Tabac Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.

Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Original 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 Original?

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 Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.