Fragrance comparison

LEGEND vs Mezzo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

LEGEND

Pete & Pedro

3.504 votes

Rank #61,040 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 4 categories.

LEGEND
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

LEGEND0/4

Mezzo4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LEGENDPete & Pedro

MezzoParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCardamonOrangeNutmegGingerSpicesCitrusThyme

Heart

LeatherAniseIrisJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverStyraxAmberTonkaMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Thyme, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMezzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LEGEND by Pete & Pedro opens with a sharp burst of lavender, nutmeg, and cardamom before settling into a warm leather core. Vanilla and tonka bean smooth out the herbal edge during the dry-down. It fits crisp autumn evenings and casual nighttime wear when you want a warm spicy presence without overwhelming a room.

Reviews →

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

Reviews →

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 Mezzo?

Mezzo takes 4 of 4 categories. LEGEND is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose LEGEND for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, LEGEND or Mezzo?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, LEGEND 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LEGEND or Mezzo?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, LEGEND 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LEGEND and Mezzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Thyme, Jasmine and Amber.

Is LEGEND or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

LEGEND suits evening wear; Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LEGEND and Mezzo?

LEGEND has top notes of Lavender, Cardamon, Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Anise, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.