Fragrance comparison

Phobos vs Legacy Vol. 2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Phobos

Royal Crown

5.001 votes

Rank #73,943 FloralPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Legacy Vol. 2

Jinx Smells

2.502 votes

Rank #72,242 FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legacy Vol. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Phobos
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Legacy Vol. 2
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Phobos0/1

Legacy Vol. 21/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legacy Vol. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhobosRoyal Crown

Legacy Vol. 2Jinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronMyrrhCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseOrchidLotusAmbergris

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaHoneyAmbretteDavana

Top

AmbergrisCardamomSaffronNeroliHoney

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacWhite ChampacaTurkish RoseFrankincenseBlue LotusChampacaJasmine

Base

Mysore SandalwoodCambodian OudNatural MuskSandalwoodTobaccoMyrrhCivetOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Myrrh, Turkish Rose and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Phobos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,242

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLegacy Vol. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phobos by Royal Crown opens with a bold, dusty kick of earthy iris, dry cedarwood, and bittersweet saffron, backed by a subtle flick of herbal coriander. Instead of turning sharp, the blend quickly softens into a velvety spread of Moroccan rose and honeyed amber. The dry-down settles into a thick, cozy blend of creamy…

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Legacy Vol. 2 by Jinx Smells opens with a thick, golden rush of wild honey, warm crushed cardamom pods, and salty marine ambergris. As the initial heat settles on your skin, a dense bouquet of Bulgarian rose and creamy white champaca emerges, woven through with dry frankincense smoke. The base runs deep, dirty, and wo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Phobos or Legacy Vol. 2?

Legacy Vol. 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Phobos is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Legacy Vol. 2 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Phobos for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Legacy Vol. 2 for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Phobos and Legacy Vol. 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Myrrh, Turkish Rose and Ambergris.

Is Phobos or Legacy Vol. 2 better for summer or winter?

Phobos suits evening wear; Legacy Vol. 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phobos and Legacy Vol. 2?

Phobos has top notes of Iris, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Ambrette and Davana. Legacy Vol. 2 has top notes of Ambergris, Cardamom, Saffron and Neroli, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, White Champaca and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cambodian Oud, Natural Musk and Sandalwood.