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The Legend vs Kore Sacra

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

Updated 26 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kore Sacra takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • The Legend

    Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Kore Sacra

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Legend1/5
Kore Sacra4/5
Ratings & consensus
Kore Sacra
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kore Sacra
Sillage & projection
Kore Sacra
Value for money
The Legend
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kore Sacra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The LegendAbdul Samad Al Qurashi
Kore SacraVIADEIMILLE SICILIA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
Category winnerKore SacraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityKore Sacra

SillageKore Sacra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value56
Category winnerThe LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
citrus88%
amber77%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic53%
fruity42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Palo SantoPomegranateOlibanumLemonBergamotBenzoinRoseNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Olibanum and Rose. 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
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men27
Unisex64
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerNathalie Koobus

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKore SacraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Legend is an amber forward floral with a distinctly incense-tinted, Middle Eastern style glow. Narcissus and rose bring a green, slightly powdery floral lift, while olibanum (frankincense) adds a smoky, balsamic hush. As it settles, sandalwood and musk smooth everything out into a warm, woody amber that can feel …

Reviews →

Kore Sacra by VIADEIMILLE SICILIA blends the tart snap of red pomegranate seeds with the dry warmth of palo santo and rising olibanum smoke. Inspired by the myth of Persephone, this fragrance settles into a resinous, sweet-sour skin scent. It is designed for those seeking a fruit-and-incense profile that avoids typica…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Legend or Kore Sacra?

Kore Sacra takes 4 of 5 categories. The Legend is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Kore Sacra is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose The Legend for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kore Sacra for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Legend or Kore Sacra?

Kore Sacra lasts longest (Kore Sacra 85/100, The Legend 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Legend or Kore Sacra?

Kore Sacra projects furthest (Kore Sacra 71/100, The Legend 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Legend and Kore Sacra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Olibanum and Rose.

Is The Legend or Kore Sacra better for summer or winter?

The Legend suits day or night wear; Kore Sacra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Legend and Kore Sacra?

The Legend features Narcissus, Olibanum, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Kore Sacra features Palo Santo, Pomegranate, Olibanum, Lemon and Bergamot.

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