V.O. Version Originale vs Heritage Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
V.O. Version OriginaleChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
V.O. Version Originale3/7
Heritage Eau de Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- V.O. Version Originale
- Sillage & projection
- V.O. Version Originale
- Value for money
- V.O. Version Originale
- Versatility
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- 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
V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc SinanHeritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%
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 hate56%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,067 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV.O. Version Originale
SillageV.O. Version Originale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV.O. Version OriginaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine
Heart
JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer24
Fall76
Winter100
Day33
Night100
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#8,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#1,042
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotV.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…
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, V.O. Version Originale or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, V.O. Version Originale or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Heritage Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do V.O. Version Originale and Heritage Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Lemon and Carnation.
Is V.O. Version Originale or Heritage Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear; Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Heritage Eau de Parfum?
V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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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