Fragrance comparison

Legend vs 234

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Legend

Maison Viegas

4.2872 votes

Rank #31,679 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

234

Illuminum

4.258 votes

Rank #39,461 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 3 of 4 categories.

Legend
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
234
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Legend3/4

2341/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: 234
Value for money: Legend
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

LegendMaison Viegas

234Illuminum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 54%Had 12%Want 34%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

72 votes

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLegend

Sillage234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

powdery58%

green44%

floral30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

YuzuBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

NutmegSandalwood

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskAmber

Top

NeroliBergamotFennelLemon

Heart

JasmineYuzuGeraniumMandarin Blossom

Base

PineVetiverNutmegCoconut

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Legend, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall51

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLegendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legend by Maison Viegas offers a sharp, vibrant citrus opening driven by tart yuzu, bright bergamot, and zesty lemon. As the bright initial spray settles, the scent develops a warm heart of dry nutmeg and creamy sandalwood, introducing balanced woodiness and subtle spice. The base settles into soft musk and gentle amb…

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Illuminum 234 is a green citrus aromatic that leans crisp and slightly spicy, with a clear fennel note that can read as anise on skin. Expect a bright neroli and bergamot opening, a clean floral citrus heart, then a drier pine and vetiver finish. In wear it often comes across subtle and smooth, more “quietly interesti…

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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 234?

Legend takes 3 of 4 categories. Legend is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; 234 is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Legend for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 234 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend or 234?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 70/100, 234 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend or 234?

234 projects furthest (234 66/100, Legend 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend and 234 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is Legend or 234 better for summer or winter?

Legend suits daytime wear; 234 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and 234?

Legend has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Amber. 234 has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Fennel and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Yuzu, Geranium and Mandarin Blossom, a base of Pine, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Coconut.