Fragrance comparison

Power vs Heritage

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,629 ratings analysed

Power

Kenzo

4.181,623 votes

Rank #26,644 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Heritage

The Dua Brand

4.506 votes

Rank #52,091 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories.

Power
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Heritage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Power1/4

Heritage3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PowerKenzo

HeritageThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,623 votes

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHeritage

SillageHeritage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value95

Category winnerHeritageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCardamonBergamot

Heart

Flowers

Base

Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Notes

Lily of the ValleyBlack CurrantViolet LeafTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamSpicy NotesSandalwoodStrawberryWhite MuskCoffee CO2Pineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Heritage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex58

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,644

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzo Power by Kenzo is a woody spicy fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2008. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green coriander, and warm cardamom. At its center lies an abstract floral heart that gives the fragrance a clean, powdery texture. The base settles into ambery labdanum, cedar, and…

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Heritage by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum inspired by the rich opulence of Dubai. The scent starts with a rich splash of fruits, blending crisp apple, juicy pineapple, and creamy coconut with sweet peach and tart black currant. As it settles, warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron mingle with dark ro…

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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, Power or Heritage?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories. Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes; Heritage is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Heritage for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Power or Heritage?

Heritage lasts longest (Heritage 96/100, Power 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Power or Heritage?

Heritage projects furthest (Heritage 90/100, Power 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Power and Heritage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tolu Balsam.

Is Power or Heritage better for summer or winter?

Heritage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Power and Heritage?

Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Heritage features Lily of the Valley, Black Currant, Violet Leaf, Tolu Balsam and Guaiac Wood.