Heritage Man vs Sublime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Man takes 4 of 4 categories.
Heritage ManChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SublimeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Heritage Man4/4
Sublime0/4
- 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
- Heritage Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Heritage ManNabeelSublimeChauganWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%
3.61/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
16%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Man
SillageHeritage Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeritage ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
leather69%
rose61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegPineappleRaspberryLemonLimeOrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
SaffronLavenderCorianderWormwoodJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid
Base
PatchouliIncenseCastoreumOakmossLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBlack PepperGinger
Heart2 to 4 hours
RaspberryIncense
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Pepper, Rose and Incense. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,168
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#49,682
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHeritage ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeritage 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 …
Reviews →Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …
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 Man or Sublime?
Heritage Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 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 Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Heritage Man or Sublime?
Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Sublime 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Man or Sublime?
Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Sublime 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Heritage Man and Sublime smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Pepper, Rose and Incense.
Is Heritage Man or Sublime better for summer or winter?
Heritage Man suits daytime wear; Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heritage Man and Sublime?
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. Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber.
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