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Heritage Eau de Toilette vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 3,456 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Heritage Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Heritage Eau de Toilette6/8
Heritage Eau de Parfum1/8
Ratings & consensus
Heritage Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment
Heritage Eau de Toilette
Longevity
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Heritage Eau de Toilette
Versatility
Heritage Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration)
Heritage Eau de Toilette
Fragranxe ranking
Heritage Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Heritage Eau de ToiletteGuerlain
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 2,389 votes
Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%
4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

2,389 votes

59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,067 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value61
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match96%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LavenderAldehydesJuniper BerriesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliCorianderGeraniumPepperCarnationRoseBalsam FirPink Pepper
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberOakmossCedarMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring72
Summer29
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night90
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex8
Women2
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#640

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage Eau de Toilette by Guerlain opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, crisp bergamot, and aldehydes, framed by fresh green notes and clary sage. As the brightness calms, the heart reveals rich patchouli balanced by coriander, geranium, and warm pepper. Grounding the composition is a woody base of creamy sanda…

Reviews →

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, …

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 Toilette or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Heritage Eau de Toilette is rated 4.44/5 from 2,389 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Toilette for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Toilette or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Heritage Eau de Toilette 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Toilette or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Heritage Eau de Toilette 60/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100 for sillage.

Do Heritage Eau de Toilette and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Very similar: a 96% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Aldehydes, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage.

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

For summer, Heritage Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Heritage Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Heritage Eau de Toilette has top notes of Lavender, Aldehydes, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.

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