Heritage
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by Guilty Black
ScentArt
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Heritage
B
Inspired by Guilty Black
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Heritage
This is Guerlain's undisputed masterpiece. A classic that remains both timeless and polarising; a blend of old-school charm and modern sophistication. It's not for everyone, but if you get it, you *get* it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Inspired by Guilty Black
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Gucci's Guilty Black Pour Homme (2013) - the Aurelien Guichard violet leaf-lavender-patchouli masculine flanker to Guilty, here translated into a coriander-lavender opening over violet leaf and a patchouli-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and evening masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 16% |
| Floral | 20% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 15% | 15% |
| Sweet | 11% | 7% |
| Warm | 12% | 7% |
| Woody | 22% | 20% |
| Earthy | 14% | 18% |
| Animalic | 6% | 1% |
| Fresh | 21% | 27% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Heritage
EdT
Inspired by Guilty Black
EdP
Notes
Heritage
Inspired by Guilty Black
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Lavender
15%
vs
33%
Lemon
10%
vs
28%
Only in Heritage
Aldehydes
12%
Juniper
12%
Clary Sage
11%
Bergamot
10%
Violet
10%
Petitgrain
10%
Green
10%
Only in Inspired by Guilty Black
Coriander
38%
Accords
Heritage
Inspired by Guilty Black
Performance
Heritage
Inspired by Guilty Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Heritage
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Heritage isn't an everyday casual scent; its refined, woody-aromatic character and strong longevity make it more suitable for formal events and romantic evenings. While some find it office-appropriate in small doses, its complexity leans away from a relaxed, sporty vibe.
Inspired by Guilty Black
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Summer
Aromatic-violet-patchouli structure works spring through autumn with autumn strongest; winter softer.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Modern aromatic-patchouli masculine fits office, date, casual, formal. Less suited to sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Coriander, Lavender notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Heritage
Inspired by Guilty Black
100ml
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