Fragrance comparison

Leggenda vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Leggenda

G-Nose Perfumes

2.836 votes

Rank #66,964 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,759 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 3 categories.

Leggenda
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Leggenda0/3

Londoner SW1X3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Londoner SW1X
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner SW1X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeggendaG-Nose Perfumes

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

earthy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

mossy60%

oud50%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmber

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Leggenda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 19%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,759

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLondoner SW1XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leggenda by G-Nose Perfumes opens with an aggressive slash of sour bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, five-minute blast of alcohol before the citrus oils find their footing. From there, the scent takes a dark turn. Earthy vetiver and medicinal agarwood push forward quickly, clashing with the bright f…

Reviews →

Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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, Leggenda or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 3 categories. Leggenda is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Leggenda for a citrus and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Leggenda or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Leggenda 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leggenda or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X projects furthest (Londoner SW1X 69/100, Leggenda 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leggenda and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Leggenda or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Leggenda suits daytime wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leggenda and Londoner SW1X?

Leggenda has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Oakmoss and Amber. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.