Fragrance comparison

Legacy vs Peak

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Legacy

Maison Viegas

4.5616 votes

Rank #44,209 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Peak

éther

5.002 votes

Rank #50,045 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legacy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Legacy
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peak
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Legacy2/3

Peak1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LegacyMaison Viegas

Peakéther

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 57%Had 9%Want 35%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPeak

SillageLegacy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

GrapefruitBergamotLime

Heart

LavenderelemiHeliotropeMarzipanJuniper Berries

Base

BirchVetiverCedarPatchoulioak mossVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Vetiver. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,045

PerfumerMaria Bubnova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegacyHigher 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…

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Peak by éther opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit, sharp lime, and bergamot peel that immediately brings to mind cold sea air hitting a sunny shoreline. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus settles into a surprisingly cozy heart of sweet marzipan, powdery heliotrope, and clean herbal lavender. The real b…

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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 Peak?

Legacy takes 2 of 3 categories. Legacy is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes; Peak is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Legacy for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peak for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Legacy or Peak?

Peak lasts longest (Peak 80/100, Legacy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legacy or Peak?

Projection is very close: Legacy 52/100, Peak 50/100 for sillage.

Do Legacy and Peak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Vetiver.

Is Legacy or Peak better for summer or winter?

Legacy suits daytime wear; Peak suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legacy and Peak?

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. Peak has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Heliotrope and Marzipan, a base of Birch, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.