Fragrance comparison

Heritage Man vs Shaari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

Heritage Man

Nabeel

4.569 votes

Rank #33,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Shaari

Lattafa Perfumes

3.96120 votes

Rank #5,823 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Heritage Man2/4

Shaari2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heritage ManNabeel

ShaariLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.96/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

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

44%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Man

SillageHeritage Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerShaariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

smoky77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and leather

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

AgarwoodSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

LeatherIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Incense and Leather. 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

Spring41

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerShaariHigher 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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Shaari by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense oriental spicy fragrance that centers on agarwood and leather. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent provides a rich, resinous profile ideal for autumn and winter evenings. It offers a bold, complex experience for those who appreciate deep woody and smoky notes, making it a stand…

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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 Shaari?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Shaari is rated 3.96/5 from 120 votes. Choose Heritage Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shaari for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Man or Shaari?

Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Shaari 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Man or Shaari?

Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Shaari 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Man and Shaari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Incense and Leather.

Is Heritage Man or Shaari better for summer or winter?

Heritage Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Man and Shaari?

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. Shaari has top notes of Agarwood, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.