Fragrance comparison

Legend vs No. II Ground

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

6 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,222 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories.

Legend
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Legend6/7

No. II Ground1/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
Value for money: No. II Ground
Versatility: Legend
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

No. II GroundGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerLegendRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNo. II GroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orris, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,222

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

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…

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Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Legend or No. II Ground?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes; No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes. Choose Legend for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose No. II Ground for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend or No. II Ground?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend or No. II Ground?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend and No. II Ground smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orris, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Legend or No. II Ground better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legend is the stronger pick. For winter, Legend is the stronger pick. Legend suits day or night wear; No. II Ground suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and No. II Ground?

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. No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.