Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum4/8
Tsar3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tsar
- Value for money
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tsar
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tsar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%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
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,815 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTsar
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%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
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#741
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher 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 →Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating rush of cool lavender, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary, creating the sensation of walking through morning woodland dew. As the scent settles, aromatic juniper berr…
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 Tsar?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tsar?
They last about the same: Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tsar?
Projection is very close: Tsar 62/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100 for sillage.
Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Tsar smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Green Notes.
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Tsar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tsar is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Tsar?
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. Tsar has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.
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