Heritage Eau de Parfum
GuerlainEau de Parfum1992
Side by side
Heritage Eau de Parfum vs. Encre Noire
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum better than Encre Noire?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodyaromaticfresh spicyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire?
| Heritage Eau de Parfum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1992 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Paul Guerlain | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire smell?
Heritage Eau de Parfum
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Earthy
Amber
Patchouli
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire share?
Top
LavenderBergamotLemonAldehydesClary SageJuniper BerriesVioletGreen NotesPetitgrain
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirBlack PepperGeraniumPink PepperRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyCyclamen
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Cypress
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Encre Noire?
| Heritage Eau de Parfum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire?
This is not a fragrance for the distracted. Heritage asks for a certain patience and carries itself with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing exactly what it is.Heritage Eau de Parfum
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy Heritage Eau de Parfum and Encre Noire
| Heritage Eau de Parfum | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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