Patchouli de Sumatra vs Be The Legend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 3 of 4 categories.
Patchouli de SumatraChoose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be The LegendChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patchouli de Sumatra3/4
Be The Legend1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Value for money
- Be The Legend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli de Sumatra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli de SumatraChopardBe The LegendÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli de Sumatra
SillagePatchouli de Sumatra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBe The LegendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Indonesian Patchouli LeafLimeCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperGuatemalan CardamomClary SageBrazilian Orange
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliGeranium
Top
LimeApplePomeloLavenderBergamot
Heart
JuniperGeraniumCardamomNutmeg
Base
MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLime, Calabrian bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli de Sumatra, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,959
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews5
Overall rank#64,311
PerfumerEdison Fujita
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli de Sumatra by Chopard rethinks traditional woody chypres by leaning into crisp outdoor freshness rather than heavy smoke or dessert syrup. The first spray releases a brisk splash of lime and Calabrian bergamot layered over raw Indonesian patchouli leaf. You get an immediate green snap that feels cool and ref…
Reviews →Be The Legend by Água de Cheiro brings a fresh woody and spicy profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lime and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and nutmeg. This masculine fragrance works best in temperate spring weather or during casual office hours, offering a bala…
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, Patchouli de Sumatra or Be The Legend?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes; Be The Legend is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Be The Legend for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli de Sumatra or Be The Legend?
Patchouli de Sumatra lasts longest (Patchouli de Sumatra 69/100, Be The Legend 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli de Sumatra or Be The Legend?
Patchouli de Sumatra projects furthest (Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100, Be The Legend 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli de Sumatra and Be The Legend smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Calabrian bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli.
Is Patchouli de Sumatra or Be The Legend better for summer or winter?
Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear; Be The Legend suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli de Sumatra and Be The Legend?
Patchouli de Sumatra has top notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Lime and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange, a base of Patchouli and Geranium. Be The Legend has top notes of Lime, Apple, Pomelo and Lavender, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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