Prima Rugiada vs Heritage Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
Prima RugiadaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Prima Rugiada2/8
Heritage Eau de Parfum6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Prima Rugiada
- Longevity
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Prima Rugiada
- Value for money
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prima RugiadaProfumi del ForteHeritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
62%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,067 votes
Category winnerPrima RugiadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum
SillagePrima Rugiada
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
fresh74%
woody65%
floral56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
MintCuminOreganoLemonBlack PepperAldehydesCardamomCalabrian bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Tomato LeafWatery NotesFreesiaMirabelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCyclamenRose
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskBalsam FirAtlas CedarHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber
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 ParfumLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer100
Fall37
Winter16
Day100
Night32
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,904
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#1,174
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrima Rugiada by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool morning air and Mediterranean greenery. It opens with an energetic rush of mint, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and aldehydes, accompanied by galbanum and pungent culinary herbs like cumin and oregano. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a…
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, Prima Rugiada or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Prima Rugiada is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Prima Rugiada for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Prima Rugiada or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Prima Rugiada 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prima Rugiada or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Prima Rugiada projects furthest (Prima Rugiada 67/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prima Rugiada and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot and Musk.
Is Prima Rugiada or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Prima Rugiada is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Prima Rugiada suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prima Rugiada and Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Prima Rugiada has top notes of Mint, Cumin, Oregano and Lemon, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Watery Notes, Freesia and Mirabelle, a base of Musk, Balsam Fir, Atlas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. 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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