Fragrance comparison

Rose Agathe vs Heritage Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Heritage Man

Nabeel

4.569 votes

Rank #29,321 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.

Rose Agathe1/4

Heritage Man3/4

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: Rose Agathe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AgathePanouge

Heritage ManNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Man

SillageHeritage Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHeritage ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

Top

NutmegPineappleRaspberryLemonLimeOrangeBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

SaffronLavenderCorianderWormwoodJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

PatchouliIncenseCastoreumOakmossLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rose, Incense and Leather. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Agathe by Panouge strips away traditional sweet powdery florals in favor of an edgy, industrial aesthetic. The first spray releases a sharp flash of cold metallic notes and biting black pepper, softened slightly by resinous elemi. Give it ten minutes. A tart crimson rose and pungent green geranium push through th…

Reviews →

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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Agathe or Heritage Man?

Heritage Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes; Heritage Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Agathe or Heritage Man?

Heritage Man lasts longest (Heritage Man 85/100, Rose Agathe 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Agathe or Heritage Man?

Heritage Man projects furthest (Heritage Man 81/100, Rose Agathe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Agathe and Heritage Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rose, Incense and Leather.

Is Rose Agathe or Heritage Man better for summer or winter?

Rose Agathe suits daytime wear; Heritage Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Agathe and Heritage Man?

Rose Agathe has top notes of Metallic notes, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Green Accord and Incense, a base of Mineral notes, Labdanum, Ebony Wood and Leather. 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.