Fragrance comparison

In Green vs Legend for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

In Green

Henry Cotton's

3.2711 votes

Rank #58,244 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Legend for Men

JAFRA

4.3696 votes

Rank #8,181 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

In Green
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Legend for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

In Green2/5

Legend for Men3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In GreenHenry Cotton's

Legend for MenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.36/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 65%Had 20%Want 15%

Category winnerLegend for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

47%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIn Green

SillageIn Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value74

Category winnerLegend for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperCassis

Heart

NutmegSageTeak Wood

Base

VetiverWoody Notes

Top

CassisBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NutmegCinnamonIrisBasilSageGeraniumPepperJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Cassis and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLegend for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Green by Henry Cotton's opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and cassis. Soon, herbal clary sage and nutmeg warm the heart over dry teak wood. Clean vetiver grounds the base with a quiet, earthy finish. It wears easily on crisp spring mornings and relaxed weekend afternoons in casual wear.

Reviews →

JAFRA Legend for Men is an oriental fragrance launched in 2009. It features an opening of cassis, bergamot, and peach, balanced by a spice-heavy heart of cinnamon and nutmeg. The scent rests on a foundation of amber, musk, and vanilla, making it a reliable companion for cool evenings and formal settings. It is a sweet…

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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, In Green or Legend for Men?

Legend for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. In Green is rated 3.27/5 from 11 votes; Legend for Men is rated 4.36/5 from 96 votes. Choose In Green for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Legend for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Green or Legend for Men?

They last about the same: In Green 65/100, Legend for Men 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Green or Legend for Men?

In Green projects furthest (In Green 61/100, Legend for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Green and Legend for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Cassis and Nutmeg.

Is In Green or Legend for Men better for summer or winter?

In Green suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Green and Legend for Men?

In Green has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sage and Teak Wood, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes. Legend for Men has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Iris and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.