Fragrance comparison

Ibisco vs Legend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

Ibisco

L'Erbolario

3.97153 votes

Rank #11,757 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,815 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ibisco
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Legend
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ibisco1/7

Legend6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IbiscoL'Erbolario

LegendBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerLegendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value26

Category winnerIbiscoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom

Heart

Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrrisJasmineRose

Base

AmberPatchouliMusk

Top

Ylang-YlangNeroliMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

OrrisVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarPatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer45

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night52

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#6,815

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerLegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Ibisco opens with a sharp burst of elemi resin, zesty lemon, and crushed coriander seeds. As the bright citrus top recedes, yellow ylang-ylang and creamy orris soften the aromatic edge, merging with warm amber and patchouli in the base. It feels dry and resinous rather than lush or tropical, offering a war…

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Legend opens with a crisp burst of neroli and mandarin orange, spiked with herbal coriander. That bright start shifts quickly as buttery orris root and powdery violet take over the middle phase. A plush backdrop of agarwood, creamy sandalwood, and warm amber anchors the floral heart on skin. Christian Provenzano crea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ibisco or Legend?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Ibisco is rated 3.97/5 from 153 votes; Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes. Choose Ibisco for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Legend for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ibisco or Legend?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, Ibisco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ibisco or Legend?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, Ibisco 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ibisco and Legend smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Orris.

Is Ibisco or Legend better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legend is the stronger pick. For winter, Legend is the stronger pick. Ibisco suits daytime wear; Legend suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ibisco and Legend?

Ibisco has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus, Vanilla and Orris, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Legend has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.