Fragrance comparison

Legend for Men vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

4 wins

Legend for Men

JAFRA

4.3696 votes

Rank #7,649 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Rosa Sublime

Granado

4.05228 votes

Rank #11,552 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Legend for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Legend for Men4/7

Rosa Sublime3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legend for MenJAFRA

Rosa SublimeGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 65%Had 20%Want 15%

4.05/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerLegend for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

51%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerLegend for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLegend for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NutmegCinnamonIrisBasilSageGeraniumPepperJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top

NutmegCassisDavana

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SaffronAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCassis, Nutmeg, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRosa SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLegend for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JAFRA Legend for Men is an oriental fragrance launched in 2009. It features an opening of cassis, bergamot, and peach, balanced by a spice-heavy heart of cinnamon and nutmeg. The scent rests on a foundation of amber, musk, and vanilla, making it a reliable companion for cool evenings and formal settings. It is a sweet…

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Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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 for Men or Rosa Sublime?

Legend for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Legend for Men is rated 4.36/5 from 96 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes. Choose Legend for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Legend for Men or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 76/100, Legend for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legend for Men or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 65/100, Legend for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend for Men and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cassis, Nutmeg, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Legend for Men or Rosa Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Legend for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Legend for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend for Men and Rosa Sublime?

Legend for Men has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Iris and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.