Fragrance comparison

Legacy Vol. 2 vs Phobos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Legacy Vol. 2

Jinx Smells

2.502 votes

Rank #72,242 FloralWarm Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Phobos

Royal Crown

5.001 votes

Rank #73,943 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legacy Vol. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Legacy Vol. 2
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Phobos
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Legacy Vol. 21/1

Phobos0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legacy Vol. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legacy Vol. 2Jinx Smells

PhobosRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

powdery61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbergrisCardamomSaffronNeroliHoney

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacWhite ChampacaTurkish RoseFrankincenseBlue LotusChampacaJasmine

Base

Mysore SandalwoodCambodian OudNatural MuskSandalwoodTobaccoMyrrhCivetOud

Top15-30 mins

IrisPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronMyrrhCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseOrchidLotusAmbergris

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaHoneyAmbretteDavana

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Saffron, Honey and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Phobos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,242

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegacy Vol. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy Vol. 2 by Jinx Smells opens with a thick, golden rush of wild honey, warm crushed cardamom pods, and salty marine ambergris. As the initial heat settles on your skin, a dense bouquet of Bulgarian rose and creamy white champaca emerges, woven through with dry frankincense smoke. The base runs deep, dirty, and wo…

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Phobos by Royal Crown opens with a bold, dusty kick of earthy iris, dry cedarwood, and bittersweet saffron, backed by a subtle flick of herbal coriander. Instead of turning sharp, the blend quickly softens into a velvety spread of Moroccan rose and honeyed amber. The dry-down settles into a thick, cozy blend of creamy…

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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 Vol. 2 or Phobos?

Legacy Vol. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Legacy Vol. 2 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Phobos is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Legacy Vol. 2 for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Phobos for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Legacy Vol. 2 and Phobos smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Saffron, Honey and Turkish Rose.

Is Legacy Vol. 2 or Phobos better for summer or winter?

Legacy Vol. 2 suits evening wear; Phobos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legacy Vol. 2 and Phobos?

Legacy Vol. 2 has top notes of Ambergris, Cardamom, Saffron and Neroli, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, White Champaca and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cambodian Oud, Natural Musk and Sandalwood. Phobos has top notes of Iris, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Ambrette and Davana.