Fragrance comparison

Legacy vs Pearl

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,094 ratings analysed

Legacy

Cristiano Ronaldo · 2015

3.62277 votes

Rank #31,443 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pearl

Mancera

3.72817 votes

Rank #5,540 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories.

Legacy
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Legacy2/7

Pearl5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LegacyCristiano Ronaldo

PearlMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 817 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

277 votes

30%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

817 votes

Category winnerPearlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPearl

SillagePearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLegacyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

floral69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

rose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLavenderBergamotCinnamon

Heart

CedarVioletPeonyRosemarySageOrris

Base

AmbergrisPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

FigBergamotGreen AppleWhite Peach

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseEgyptian JasmineViolet

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Bergamot, Violet and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Pearl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night30

Category winnerLegacyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men2

Unisex30

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews103

Category winnerPearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy by Cristiano Ronaldo is a fresh, woody aromatic cologne that kicks off with crisp green apple, bright bergamot citrus, and soothing herbal lavender, finished with a subtle pinch of warm cinnamon. As it settles, clean cedarwood and soft violet blend with herbal sage to create the easy feel of a freshly ironed sh…

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Pearl by Mancera delivers an unapologetically sharp, green take on fruity florals. The first blast gives you crisp green apple, sour bergamot, and a leafy fig that smells like snapped stems in a cold produce cooler. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns away into a dewy bouquet of powdery violet, 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, Legacy or Pearl?

Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories. Legacy is rated 3.62/5 from 277 votes; Pearl is rated 3.72/5 from 817 votes. Choose Legacy for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Pearl for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legacy or Pearl?

Pearl lasts longest (Pearl 72/100, Legacy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legacy or Pearl?

Pearl projects furthest (Pearl 67/100, Legacy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legacy and Pearl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Bergamot, Violet and Ambergris.

Is Legacy or Pearl better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legacy is the stronger pick. For winter, Legacy is the stronger pick. Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legacy and Pearl?

Legacy has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Peony and Rosemary, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli and Vetiver. Pearl has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Green Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Violet, a base of White Musk and Ambergris.