Fragrance comparison

Leggenda vs Mau Elan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Leggenda

G-Nose Perfumes

2.836 votes

Rank #66,964 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Mau Elan

Mau Perfume

4.673 votes

Rank #49,562 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mau Elan takes 1 of 2 categories.

Leggenda
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mau Elan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Leggenda0/2

Mau Elan1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeggendaG-Nose Perfumes

Mau ElanMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamotNeroliBlack Pepper

Heart

ManinkaLavenderSage

Base

Woody NotesLeatherVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMau ElanHigher 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…

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Mau Elan opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and mandarin orange, backed by a crisp splash of bergamot, neroli, and black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the initial citrus bite settles into a warm heart dominated by sweet maninka fruit, clean lavender, and earthy sage. The fragrance grounds itself in a solid bas…

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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 Mau Elan?

Mau Elan takes 1 of 2 categories. Leggenda is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Mau Elan is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Leggenda for a citrus and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mau Elan for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Leggenda or Mau Elan?

Projection is very close: Leggenda 50/100, Mau Elan 50/100 for sillage.

Do Leggenda and Mau Elan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Leggenda or Mau Elan better for summer or winter?

Leggenda suits daytime wear; Mau Elan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leggenda and Mau Elan?

Leggenda has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Oakmoss and Amber. Mau Elan has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Maninka, Lavender and Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).