Fragrance comparison

Legend vs Neroli Imperial

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

1 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,811 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli Imperial

July St Barthelemy

—0 votes

Rank #75,558 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 1 of 1 categories.

Legend
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Neroli Imperial
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Legend1/1

Neroli Imperial0/1

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: Legend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LegendBoadicea the Victorious

Neroli ImperialJuly St Barthelemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

powdery100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

violet70%

floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangNeroliMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

OrrisVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarPatchouliMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomJasmineRoseNeroli

Base

Powdery NotesAmberWhite MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Neroli, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,811

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#75,558

PerfumerPaul Emilien

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legend opens with a crisp burst of neroli and mandarin orange, spiked with herbal coriander. That bright start shifts quickly as buttery orris root and powdery violet take over the middle phase. A plush backdrop of agarwood, creamy sandalwood, and warm amber anchors the floral heart on skin. Christian Provenzano crea…

Reviews →

Neroli Imperial by July St Barthelemy is a sophisticated floral scent defined by its bright orange blossom and rich powdery base. It offers a clean, feminine profile suitable for daytime wear during the spring. The fragrance creates a gentle, airy presence that feels elegant yet approachable, making it a reliable choi…

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.

Do Legend and Neroli Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Legend or Neroli Imperial better for summer or winter?

Legend suits day or night wear; Neroli Imperial suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and Neroli Imperial?

Legend has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Neroli Imperial has top notes of Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Powdery Notes, Amber, White Musk and Cedar.