Fragrance comparison

Ishraq vs Legend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

Ishraq

Orientica

3.75113 votes

Rank #13,402 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

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.

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

Ishraq1/7

Legend6/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
Value for money: Ishraq
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

IshraqOrientica

LegendBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

28%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

113 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value26

Category winnerIshraqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

violet69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

KumquatLime

Heart

VioletOrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

Ylang-YlangNeroliMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

OrrisVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarPatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women95

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#6,815

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerLegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ishraq by Orientica delivers a bright burst of lime and kumquat before settling into a powdery violet and vanilla haze. It offers budget-friendly comfort for cold weather wear, appealing to fans of sweet floral musk. While the initial citrus pops, the fragrance relies on a creamy sandalwood base that hugs the skin gen…

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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, Ishraq or Legend?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Ishraq is rated 3.75/5 from 113 votes; Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes. Choose Ishraq for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. 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, Ishraq or Legend?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, Ishraq 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ishraq or Legend?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, Ishraq 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ishraq and Legend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Ishraq or Legend better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ishraq and Legend?

Ishraq has top notes of Kumquat and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.