Fragrance comparison

Debaser vs Legacy WB

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,379 ratings analysed

3 wins

Debaser

DS&Durga · 2015

4.192,372 votes

Rank #1,301 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Legacy WB

Alexandre.J

3.717 votes

Rank #49,196 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Debaser takes 3 of 4 categories.

Debaser
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Legacy WB
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Debaser3/4

Legacy WB1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DebaserDS&Durga

Legacy WBAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 2,372 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,372 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDebaser

SillageLegacy WB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value13

Category winnerDebaserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

coconut77%

green69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

musky77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Stems GreensBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Precious WoodsTonka BeanMoss

Top

AngelicaBergamot

Heart

PearMimosaJasmine

Base

IrisVanillaVioletPatchouliPrecious WoodsAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Iris and Precious Woods. Durations are only published for Debaser, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex68

Women22

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,301

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2015

Reviews210

Overall rank#49,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDebaserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Debaser smells like snapped green fig branches drying under a hot August sun. The opening crackles with bitter stem greens, crisp pear, and a quick splash of tart bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk foliage softens into creamy coconut milk and purple fig pulp, dusted with cool, powdery iris. Earthy mo…

Reviews →

Legacy WB leans powdery, woody, and softly floral, with pear brightening the opening before mimosa, iris, violet, and smooth woods take over. It reads polished rather than loud. Expect a sweet-powdery iris profile with musky warmth and a gentle fruity lift. For shoppers who enjoy elegant floral woods with a slightly c…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Debaser or Legacy WB?

Debaser takes 3 of 4 categories. Debaser is rated 4.19/5 from 2,372 votes; Legacy WB is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Debaser for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Legacy WB for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Debaser or Legacy WB?

Debaser lasts longest (Debaser 65/100, Legacy WB 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Debaser or Legacy WB?

Legacy WB projects furthest (Legacy WB 69/100, Debaser 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debaser and Legacy WB smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Iris and Precious Woods.

Is Debaser or Legacy WB better for summer or winter?

Debaser suits daytime wear; Legacy WB suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Debaser and Legacy WB?

Debaser has top notes of Stems Greens, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Iris, a base of Precious Woods, Tonka Bean and Moss. Legacy WB has top notes of Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Pear, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Violet and Patchouli.