Fragrance comparison

Legend vs Elation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

5 wins

Legend

Maison Viegas

4.2872 votes

Rank #31,679 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Elation

Navitus Parfums

3.4141 votes

Rank #21,882 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend takes 5 of 7 categories.

Legend
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elation
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Legend5/7

Elation2/7

Ratings & consensus: Legend
Community sentiment: Legend
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
Value for money: Legend
Versatility: Elation
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LegendMaison Viegas

ElationNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 54%Had 12%Want 34%

3.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerLegendRating 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

32%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

22%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerLegendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

powdery58%

green44%

floral30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

sweet53%

amber42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange

Heart

GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain

Base

AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Musk. 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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerElationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men61

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,882

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerElationHigher 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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Navitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges t…

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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 Elation?

Legend takes 5 of 7 categories. Legend is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes. Choose Legend for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Legend or Elation?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 70/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend or Elation?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 54/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend and Elation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Legend or Elation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legend is the stronger pick. For winter, Elation is the stronger pick. Legend suits daytime wear; Elation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend and Elation?

Legend has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Amber. Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk.