Fragrance comparison

Legend vs Vanilla Opi-Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

6 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,680 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

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.
Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Legend6/7

Vanilla Opi-Oud1/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
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

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

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

46%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Whipped CreamCreme BruleeAmarettoVanillaCostusOpiumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPink LotusMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Vanilla Opi-Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,680

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

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…

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Vanilla Opi-Oud by Ikiryō delivers a dark, confectionary contrast built on sugar and shadow. It opens with an unmistakable dessert presence, pairing rich amaretto and caramelized creme brulee with airy whipped cream. Beneath the decadent gourmand sweetness lies a murky, resinous base of agarwood, opium, and musky cost…

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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, Legend or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes; Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 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 Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend and Vanilla Opi-Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Musk.

Is Legend or Vanilla Opi-Oud 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; Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and Vanilla Opi-Oud?

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. Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus.