Fragrance comparison

Dirty English for Men vs Leggenda

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,230 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dirty English for Men

Juicy Couture

3.972,224 votes

Rank #1,959 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Leggenda

G-Nose Perfumes

2.836 votes

Rank #66,964 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dirty English for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dirty English for Men
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leggenda
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dirty English for Men3/4

Leggenda1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leggenda
Sillage & projection: Dirty English for Men
Value for money: Dirty English for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dirty English for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dirty English for MenJuicy Couture

LeggendaG-Nose Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,224 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,224 votes

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityLeggenda

SillageDirty English for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDirty English for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

earthy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

mossy60%

oud50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotCaraway

Heart

LeatherAtlas CedarSandalwoodVetiverMarjoram

Base

OudEbonyMuskOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Leggenda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women2

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#66,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDirty English for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dirty English for Men is a woody-spicy scent anchored by leather, oud, and cedar. Launched in 2008, it captures a raw, rugged aesthetic. It is a bold, masculine choice for cooler autumn evenings or casual weekend wear. The blend feels grit-forward rather than polished, offering an interesting alternative to modern des…

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Leggenda by G-Nose Perfumes opens with an aggressive slash of sour bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, five-minute blast of alcohol before the citrus oils find their footing. From there, the scent takes a dark turn. Earthy vetiver and medicinal agarwood push forward quickly, clashing with the bright f…

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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, Dirty English for Men or Leggenda?

Dirty English for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Dirty English for Men is rated 3.97/5 from 2,224 votes; Leggenda is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dirty English for Men for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Leggenda for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dirty English for Men or Leggenda?

Leggenda lasts longest (Leggenda 67/100, Dirty English for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dirty English for Men or Leggenda?

Projection is very close: Dirty English for Men 52/100, Leggenda 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dirty English for Men and Leggenda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Dirty English for Men or Leggenda better for summer or winter?

Leggenda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dirty English for Men and Leggenda?

Dirty English for Men has top notes of Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Atlas Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Oud, Ebony, Musk and Oakmoss. Leggenda has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Oakmoss and Amber.