Fragrance comparison

Heritage Man vs Incense + Cardamom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Heritage Man

Nabeel

4.569 votes

Rank #33,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Incense + Cardamom

Womo

4.867 votes

Rank #19,169 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Heritage Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Incense + Cardamom
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Heritage Man3/4

Incense + Cardamom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heritage Man
Sillage & projection: Heritage Man
Value for money: Heritage Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Incense + Cardamom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heritage ManNabeel

Incense + CardamomWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Man

SillageHeritage Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHeritage ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NutmegPineappleRaspberryLemonLimeOrangeBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

SaffronLavenderCorianderWormwoodJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

PatchouliIncenseCastoreumOakmossLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

CardamomLimeNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodHaitian VetiverEbonyLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,169

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIncense + CardamomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage Man is a dense woody oriental with bright citrus and fruit on top, then a spiced floral heart that settles into leather, incense, moss, amber and musk. It comes across smooth rather than rough, with an earthy, slightly animalic base. Best for wearers who enjoy bold traditional structures and do not mind some …

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Incense + Cardamom by Womo is a woody aromatic creation that highlights spicy cardamom and resinous incense. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a dry, textured experience. It sits well on skin during cooler months, offering a sophisticated profile for enthusiasts who appreciate minimalist, spice-forward comp…

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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 Man or Incense + Cardamom?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Incense + Cardamom is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Heritage Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Incense + Cardamom for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Man or Incense + Cardamom?

Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Incense + Cardamom 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Man or Incense + Cardamom?

Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Incense + Cardamom 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Man and Incense + Cardamom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is Heritage Man or Incense + Cardamom better for summer or winter?

Heritage Man suits daytime wear; Incense + Cardamom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Man and Incense + Cardamom?

Heritage Man has top notes of Nutmeg, Pineapple, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Lavender, Coriander and Wormwood, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Castoreum and Oakmoss. Incense + Cardamom has top notes of Cardamom, Lime, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Ebony and Labdanum.