Fragrance comparison

Royal Sapphire vs Studio 1886 Legendary

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 wins

Royal Sapphire

AMD Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #41,033 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Studio 1886 Legendary

Avon

3.388 votes

Rank #60,455 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Sapphire takes 4 of 4 categories.

Royal Sapphire
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Studio 1886 Legendary
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Royal Sapphire4/4

Studio 1886 Legendary0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal SapphireAMD Perfumes

Studio 1886 LegendaryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Sapphire

SillageRoyal Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRoyal SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

lavender100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

woody50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonPear

Heart

CinnamonCedarSage

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberMint

Top

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyal SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Sapphire by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Royal Sapphire was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Pear; middle notes are Cinnamon, Cedar and Sage; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Mint.

Reviews →

Studio 1886 Legendary by Avon delivers a clean contrast between sharp citrus and resinous base notes. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon that quickly links up with dry, herbal lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an aromatic core reminiscent of traditional barbershop pr…

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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, Royal Sapphire or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Royal Sapphire takes 4 of 4 categories. Royal Sapphire is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Studio 1886 Legendary is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Royal Sapphire for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Studio 1886 Legendary for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Sapphire or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Royal Sapphire lasts longest (Royal Sapphire 90/100, Studio 1886 Legendary 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Sapphire or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Royal Sapphire projects furthest (Royal Sapphire 88/100, Studio 1886 Legendary 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Sapphire and Studio 1886 Legendary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Royal Sapphire or Studio 1886 Legendary better for summer or winter?

Royal Sapphire suits evening wear; Studio 1886 Legendary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Sapphire and Studio 1886 Legendary?

Royal Sapphire has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Mint. Studio 1886 Legendary has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Amber.