Fragrance comparison

Arbre De Nuit vs Legend for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arbre De Nuit

Marc Joseph

3.8330 votes

Rank #32,527 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Legend for Men

JAFRA

4.3696 votes

Rank #7,766 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arbre De Nuit
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Legend for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Arbre De Nuit4/7

Legend for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend for Men
Community sentiment: Legend for Men
Longevity: Arbre De Nuit
Sillage & projection: Arbre De Nuit
Value for money: Arbre De Nuit
Versatility: Arbre De Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legend for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Arbre De NuitMarc Joseph

Legend for MenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

4.36/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 65%Had 20%Want 15%

Category winnerLegend for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

47%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerLegend for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArbre De Nuit

SillageArbre De Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerArbre De NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PeachMelonOrangeLemonBergamotCassisApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPatchouliGurjan balsamCedarJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

CassisBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NutmegCinnamonIrisBasilSageGeraniumPepperJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Lemon, Bergamot and Cassis. Durations are only published for Arbre De Nuit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer27

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArbre De NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 37%Party 28%Work 19%Casual 16%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLegend for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Arbre De Nuit hits the skin with an energetic burst of crisp apple, juicy peach, and bright bergamot. The initial alcohol vapor stings for two minutes. Give it time. Once the mist settles, the scent transforms into a dark, resinous core. Warm cinnamon, earthy patchouli, and dry cedar quickly push past the …

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JAFRA Legend for Men is an oriental fragrance launched in 2009. It features an opening of cassis, bergamot, and peach, balanced by a spice-heavy heart of cinnamon and nutmeg. The scent rests on a foundation of amber, musk, and vanilla, making it a reliable companion for cool evenings and formal settings. It is a sweet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arbre De Nuit or Legend for Men?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Arbre De Nuit is rated 3.83/5 from 30 votes; Legend for Men is rated 4.36/5 from 96 votes. Choose Arbre De Nuit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Legend for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arbre De Nuit or Legend for Men?

They last about the same: Arbre De Nuit 65/100, Legend for Men 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arbre De Nuit or Legend for Men?

Arbre De Nuit projects furthest (Arbre De Nuit 63/100, Legend for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arbre De Nuit and Legend for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Lemon, Bergamot and Cassis.

Is Arbre De Nuit or Legend for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arbre De Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Arbre De Nuit is the stronger pick. Arbre De Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arbre De Nuit and Legend for Men?

Arbre De Nuit has top notes of Peach, Melon, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Legend for Men has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Iris and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.