Fragrance comparison

Legend vs Violet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

6 wins

Legend

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3388 votes

Rank #6,355 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

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.
Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Legend6/7

Violet1/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
Value for money: Violet
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

VioletMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

white floral77%

floral69%

oud61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match40%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

Top15-30 mins

KumquatGreen AppleCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletWhite LilyMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Magnolia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Category winnerLegendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex49

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,355

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

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 →

Marc Jacobs Violet is a crisp floral fragrance with an unexpectedly creamy base. It opens with a bright splash of bitter kumquat, tart green apple, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial sparkle is snappy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as dewy violet petals and creamy white magnolia take center stage. …

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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 Violet?

Legend takes 6 of 7 categories. Legend is rated 4.33/5 from 88 votes; Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 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 Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend or Violet?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 83/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend or Violet?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 73/100, Violet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend and Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Magnolia and Vanilla.

Is Legend or Violet 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; Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and Violet?

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. Violet has top notes of Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.