Fragrance comparison

Legacy vs No. 3

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Legacy

Maison Viegas

4.5616 votes

Rank #44,209 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

No. 3

Lanoe

3.8927 votes

Rank #19,906 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legacy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Legacy
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 3
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Legacy3/5

No. 32/5

Ratings & consensus: Legacy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 3
Sillage & projection: Legacy
Value for money: Legacy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LegacyMaison Viegas

No. 3Lanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 57%Had 9%Want 35%

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerLegacyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo. 3

SillageLegacy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLegacyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

floral44%

rose30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeGrapefruitArtemisiaLemonBergamotGalbanumLime

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineVetiverLily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPink PepperApple

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherBenzoinLabdanumVanillaAmbergris

Top

LemonTangerineGrapefruitLime

Heart

JasmineAppleWhite Rose

Base

Bamboo

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Legacy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,906

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNo. 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy by Maison Viegas is a crisp aromatic fougere built on bright citrus, tart fruits, and grounding woods. The opening pairs sharp lemon, bergamot, lime, and bitter grapefruit with herbal thyme and green galbanum. As the sharp initial spray settles, clean jasmine and lily of the valley mix with black currant, crisp…

Reviews →

No. 3 opens with a bright mix of lemon, grapefruit, lime, and tangerine, then softens into a clean floral heart with jasmine, white rose, and a crisp apple touch. The bamboo base keeps it airy rather than heavy. It reads as a light, citrus floral with a fresh green feel, best suited to spring and summer daytime wear. …

Reviews →

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 No. 3?

Legacy takes 3 of 5 categories. Legacy is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes; No. 3 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Legacy for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legacy or No. 3?

They last about the same: No. 3 62/100, Legacy 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Legacy or No. 3?

Projection is very close: Legacy 52/100, No. 3 51/100 for sillage.

Do Legacy and No. 3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Legacy or No. 3 better for summer or winter?

Legacy suits daytime wear; No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legacy and No. 3?

Legacy has top notes of Thyme, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Vetiver, Lily of the Valley and Juniper Berries, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. No. 3 has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple and White Rose, a base of Bamboo.