Fragrance comparison

Blue Black vs Legacy White

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Blue Black

Marc Joseph

4.502 votes

Rank #55,268 CitrusLeather

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Legacy White

Alexandre.J

4.1216 votes

Rank #45,855 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Blue Black
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Legacy White
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Black2/4

Legacy White2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Black
Sillage & projection: Blue Black
Value for money: Legacy White
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legacy White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue BlackMarc Joseph

Legacy WhiteAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBlue Black

SillageBlue Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLegacy WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather90%

aromatic80%

animalic70%

amber60%

fresh spicy50%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrtleJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberCedarMusk

Top

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

JasminePatchouliOrange BlossomMyrtle

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Myrtle. Durations are only published for Blue Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegacy WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Blue Black is a straightforward masculine scent that balances refreshing citrus with rugged leather. The opening delivers a sharp splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that energizes your morning routine. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic myrtle and subtle rose emerge to smooth out the edge…

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Legacy White opens bright and juicy, with lemon, bergamot, mandarin, and black currant giving it a crisp fruity sparkle before white florals and patchouli start to soften the edges. It settles into a smooth ambery finish that feels polished, feminine, and slightly woody. It reads best if you enjoy floral fragrances wi…

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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, Blue Black or Legacy White?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blue Black is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Legacy White is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Blue Black for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Legacy White for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Black or Legacy White?

Blue Black lasts longest (Blue Black 80/100, Legacy White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Black or Legacy White?

Projection is very close: Blue Black 67/100, Legacy White 65/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Black and Legacy White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Myrtle.

Is Blue Black or Legacy White better for summer or winter?

Blue Black suits evening wear; Legacy White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Black and Legacy White?

Blue Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Myrtle, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Legacy White has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Myrtle, a base of Amber.