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Salvia vs Heritage Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 1,085 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Salvia

    Choose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Heritage Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Salvia0/5
Heritage Eau de Parfum5/5
Ratings & consensus
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Heritage Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SalviaOlfactive Pharmacy
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%
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 hate
39%Love
28%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
17%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,067 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageHeritage Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value61
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
soft spicy88%
amber77%
vanilla65%
woody53%
green42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Clary SageSageCedar LeavesBergamotTangerine
Heart
MateVioletGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Tonka BeanCedarAmbergrisMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Violet and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night22
Spring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex73
Women18
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,871

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvia opens with a clean splash of bergamot and tangy tangerine, which quickly steps aside to let the herbal green notes dominate. Rather than a dry kitchen herb, this fragrance leans into a wet, slightly soapy garden vibe. The heart reveals a bitter mate tea note mixed with soft violet leaves, giving the scent a coo…

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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, …

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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, Salvia or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Salvia is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Salvia for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Salvia or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Salvia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salvia or Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Heritage Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100, Salvia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salvia and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Violet and Green Notes.

Is Salvia or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Salvia suits daytime wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salvia and Heritage Eau de Parfum?

Salvia has top notes of Clary Sage, Sage, Cedar Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Mate, Violet, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Ambergris and Musk. 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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