Fragrance comparison

J-höm vs Legend

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Legend

ÄRIÂZ

5.001 votes

Rank #46,938 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-höm takes 3 of 4 categories.

J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Legend
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

J-höm3/4

Legend1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

LegendÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageJ-höm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

Top

AppleLemonBergamotStar Anise

Heart

PlumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

MuskAmberDriftwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Driftwood and Musk. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ-hömHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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Legend by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp, icy burst of lemon and apple that instantly wakes up the senses. As it settles, a clean, woody backbone of driftwood and oakmoss emerges, providing a grounding, masculine edge. This 2025 release is designed for men who appreciate a crisp, modern scent that feels both refreshing and …

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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, J-höm or Legend?

J-höm takes 3 of 4 categories. J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes; Legend is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Legend for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J-höm or Legend?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 80/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-höm or Legend?

Projection is very close: J-höm 51/100, Legend 50/100 for sillage.

Do J-höm and Legend smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Driftwood and Musk.

Is J-höm or Legend better for summer or winter?

J-höm suits daytime wear; Legend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-höm and Legend?

J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Legend has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Plum, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber, Driftwood and Oakmoss.