The smell in short
Main smell: woody and aromatic. It opens with lavender and aldehydes, moves to patchouli and coriander and dries down to sandalwood and amber.
- Came out
- 1992
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Heritage notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Guerlain Heritage EDT
Heritage EDT is made by Guerlain. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Mont Blanc Individuel.
Which weather suits Heritage
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like patchouli and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include juniper berries, geranium and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
How long Heritage stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Heritage dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (12 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (12 shared notes) and Lacoste (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Heritage?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Heritage expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €147 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1992.