Fragrance comparison

The Drummer vs LEGEND

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Drummer

Zara

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,959 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

LEGEND

Pete & Pedro

3.504 votes

Rank #55,459 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Drummer takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Drummer
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
LEGEND
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Drummer4/4

LEGEND0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DrummerZara

LEGENDPete & Pedro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityThe Drummer

SillageThe Drummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe DrummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBergamotIrisPatchouliPepperAmberVetiverCardamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderCardamonOrangeNutmegGingerSpicesCitrusThyme

Heart

LeatherAniseIrisJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverStyraxAmberTonkaMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Iris, 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

Spring100

Summer29

Fall57

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe DrummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Drummer offers an easygoing, budget-friendly entry into the aromatic woody genre. It blends clean lavender and a sweet, powdery iris over a soft patchouli base, making it a comfortable everyday companion. The scent is approachable and clean, perfect for casual daytime wear when you want something pleasant a…

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LEGEND by Pete & Pedro opens with a sharp burst of lavender, nutmeg, and cardamom before settling into a warm leather core. Vanilla and tonka bean smooth out the herbal edge during the dry-down. It fits crisp autumn evenings and casual nighttime wear when you want a warm spicy presence without overwhelming a room.

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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, The Drummer or LEGEND?

The Drummer takes 4 of 4 categories. The Drummer is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; LEGEND is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Drummer for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose LEGEND for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Drummer or LEGEND?

The Drummer lasts longest (The Drummer 60/100, LEGEND 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Drummer or LEGEND?

The Drummer projects furthest (The Drummer 73/100, LEGEND 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Drummer and LEGEND smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Iris, Patchouli and Amber.

Is The Drummer or LEGEND better for summer or winter?

The Drummer suits evening wear; LEGEND suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Drummer and LEGEND?

The Drummer features Lavender, Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Pepper. LEGEND has top notes of Lavender, Cardamon, Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Anise, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.