Exceptional! Montblanc Legend EDP still lingered on my skin after nine to ten hours. What’s Special About The Bottle? Master perfumer Oliver Pescheux was inspired by how the Montblanc ‘Legend’ lives his life with courage, feelings and conviction. The scent makes its mark upon Montblanc’s hundred-year history, asserting a new kind of masculinity. Legend Eau de Parfum invites all men to challenge themselves and discover what kind of legend they are, projecting a sense of purpose, charisma and authenticity through the fragrance.

PROJECTION TOWARDS THE FUTURE. Although classic in style, Legend describes a man with ideas for the future, ambitions and goals to achieve. A man who does not settle for mediocrity and seeks excellence in all aspects of his life. Pleasant and fresh smell, right on top. The bergamot stands out in an initial phase, but minutes later comes the scent of very smooth leather, with a light but elegant touch of cedar. It doesn't smell like animal leather, far from it, it's almost aromatic. Even the notes of wood are very delicate. Legend eau de parfum starts off with a pretty strong violet leaf note, some bergamot, and leather. It’s fresh and somewhat green, with what I’m guessing is their synthetic oakmoss substitute. There’s really not much going on here, it feels pretty flat. The leathery character of this scent is intensely masculine. Originally created from actual scrap leather infused with burnt birch peel, a leather accord is now primarily birchbark essence free of animal-based products. When this particular product is first applied, bergamot and violet leaf come to the fore. Next middle notes of jasmine, woody notes and magnolia burst on to the scene. Finally a billow of oak moss and leather climbs to round out the olfactory experience. Montblanc Perfumes: Pricing

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Legend EDP is a similar take on the original, but with some slight differences. Less of the top fruity notes, upping the violet leaf, and a leather/woody base coming through. The opening act isn’t all that great, but the dry down gets better for me. Legend EDP is about the same. The violet leaf and leather doesn’t really change when it can be worn compared to the EDT version. The leather isn’t that intense and the violet leaf works pretty much year round. Legend opens with a blend of pineapple, bergamot, and apple. It is clean, but doesn’t have the same type of sharpness, as it is calmed by lavender and tonka bean. It also has a dry underlying aroma from the base, that will become more prominent later on. SENSITIVE AND WITH CHARACTER. Although they seem two contradictory characteristics, Legend shows us that they can go hand in hand, their aroma allows us to discover our most sensitive and romantic side and perfectly balance it with strength and impetus.

During one day (around 12:00, assuming I applied it the first time before leaving for work at 8:00 am), I had to reapply once more during the afternoon (around 3:00 pm) because at lunch time neither I nor anyone else felt the fragrance (it was close to the skin). But that doesn't surprise me, even though it's an EDP (still way better than EDT). I’d say that both of these are moderate. I know EDP has the higher concentration, but it doesn’t feel any stronger when I compare it to the original. The sillage is about the same at its peak. Maybe EDP goes a little longer with its strength, but that’s about it.

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Mont Blanc Legend is a very versatile scent and that’s definitely one of its strengths. It can be worn year round and fits in, within all environments. It is attractive enough for dates, can go out for an evening, but doesn’t have that massive club beast persona. This essence was created in 2020 by the same perfumer as its predecessor: Olivier Pescheux, in it, its creator wants to convey to us the contrasts that make it a unique work, such as softness and strength, tenderness and seduction, or simply, warmth and cold. All these sensations magnified and enhanced with a new concentration. LEGEND EAU DE PARFUM by Montblanc is a fragrance for men that is included in the Oriental Woody family. The reinterpretation of the LEGEND Eau de Toilette fragrance, which reveals the elegance and sophistication of the active man.