Heritage
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by Guilty Black
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Which Should You Buy?
Guerlain Heritage EDP is a classic masterpiece that divides opinion: some find it profoundly elegant and timeless, while others dismiss it as dated. Prepare for a sophisticated journey into old-school charm that's a true love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 16% |
| Floral | 20% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 15% | 15% |
| Sweet | 11% | 7% |
| Warm | 12% | 7% |
| Woody | 21% | 20% |
| Earthy | 14% | 18% |
| Animalic | 6% | 1% |
| Fresh | 21% | 27% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its sophisticated and rich woody-spicy profile, coupled with moderate to good performance, makes it best suited for formal events and dates, rather than casual or sporty settings. It’s certainly not a 'beast mode' scent for the office, maintaining an air of refined presence.
Seasons
Aromatic-violet-patchouli structure works spring through autumn with autumn strongest; winter softer.
Occasions
Modern aromatic-patchouli masculine fits office, date, casual, formal. Less suited to sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Coriander, Lavender notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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