Fragrance comparison

Coco Monoi vs The Legacy

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Coco Monoi

Thymes

4.005 votes

Rank #46,131 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Legacy

Journal

4.4058 votes

Rank #26,353 White FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Legacy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Coco Monoi
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Legacy
Choose it for a white floral and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Coco Monoi1/3

The Legacy2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Legacy
Sillage & projection: Coco Monoi
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Legacy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coco MonoiThymes

The LegacyJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

4.40/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

55%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityThe Legacy

SillageCoco Monoi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

fruity65%

tuberose53%

oud42%

white floral100%

oud90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

tuberose60%

lactonic50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, oud and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GardeniaOsmanthusTuberoseAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GardeniaTuberoseCork

Heart

SaffronAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LegacyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coco Monoi reads as a creamy tropical white floral with a strong tiare-like feel, backed by gardenia, tuberose and a soft fruity warmth. The monoi idea comes through clearly, giving it a beachy, sun-warmed character rather than a fresh green floral style. It may suit someone who enjoys lush, vacation-leaning florals w…

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The Legacy by Journal wraps creamy gardenia and tuberose around a core of warm saffron and dark agarwood. It trades typical bright, summery citrus openings for a dense, woody floral structure. This unisex blend works best in mild spring and cool autumn weather, offering a distinct alternative to standard designer fres…

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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, Coco Monoi or The Legacy?

The Legacy takes 2 of 3 categories. Coco Monoi is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; The Legacy is rated 4.40/5 from 58 votes. Choose Coco Monoi for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Legacy for a white floral and oud character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Coco Monoi or The Legacy?

The Legacy lasts longest (The Legacy 77/100, Coco Monoi 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coco Monoi or The Legacy?

Coco Monoi projects furthest (Coco Monoi 100/100, The Legacy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coco Monoi and The Legacy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, oud and lactonic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Coco Monoi or The Legacy better for summer or winter?

Coco Monoi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coco Monoi and The Legacy?

Coco Monoi features Gardenia, Osmanthus, Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. The Legacy has top notes of Gardenia, Tuberose and Cork, heart notes of Saffron and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Olibanum.