Legend for Men by JAFRA
Men 2009
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Description
Legend for Men by JAFRA is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of cassis, bergamot, peach, and lemon. The heart unfolds a harmony of nutmeg, cinnamon, iris, basil, sage, geranium, pepper, and jasmine, while the base rests on amber, musk, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and vetiver.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
248 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
90 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
150 votes
Time of day
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85 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Legend for Men
Legend for Men by JAFRA is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of cassis, bergamot, peach, and lemon. The heart unfolds a harmony of nutmeg, cinnamon, iris, basil, sage, geranium, pepper, and jasmine, while the base rests on amber, musk, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and vetiver.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Flowers Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
84 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
89 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
73 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
71 votes
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19 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Smells like Detour Noir, which is basically the Arabic version of the legendary Layton. They follow the same path. The quality is obvious, but there is no doubt they share the same DNA.
Very rich for a catalogue fragrance. The opening is potent, but what I dislike is that it doesn’t last long; afterwards, it becomes a soft and delicious scent.
For a catalogue fragrance, I think this is one of Jafra’s best. I have used it extensively: the opening is strong, but it gradually fades to leave a light yet delightful aroma. Given the price, it is worth trying.
I have a love-hate relationship with this perfume. It was my father’s signature for years, so I hold it dear and it carries emotional weight. Every time I smell it, it transports me to memories that marked me. It is deeply masculine, the essence of a confident, classic adult man. It has disappointed me slightly in longevity and projection; you have to spray it several times and it can still disappear sooner than expected. It is made for cold days, fresh nights, and autumn, when its elegance shines. You cannot expect too much given its profile and price, but if you find it cheap, it is worth it for the sentimental value and that scent of a proper man. Rating: 6.7/10
I have a love-hate relationship with this. It was my father’s signature scent for years, so I have a huge emotional attachment and charge to it. Every time I smell it, I’m transported back to moments that defined me. It’s deeply masculine, conveying the essence of a confident, classic adult man. I’ve been slightly disappointed by its longevity and projection; you need to spray it several times for it to be noticeable, and it still fades sooner than expected. It’s made for cold days, fresh nights, and autumn, where it shines with elegance. I know you can’t expect much given its profile and price, but if you find it cheap, it’s worth it for the sentimental value and that image of a man all grown up. Rating: 6.7/10.
I’ve been using it since 2001, and it still smells the same today. It’s fresh with woody tones, perfect for heat, quick outings, daily wear, relaxing at home, or taking to the office. I love it and will keep using it until I die or it disappears.
I have been using this since 2001 and it smells exactly the same as then. It is fresh with woody notes, ideal for heat, quick outings, daily wear, relaxing at home, or taking to the office. I love it and will continue using it until I die or it disappears.
If you are in your thirties and want to smell like a sweet bun in the heat, this is the one. But for older people in the cold, with woody and spicy notes, it is for night and cold. No compliments.
One of the top five for men from Jafra. You’ve said the basics; I’ll just add that despite its sweet touch, the character is very masculine without being rough. I see it as ideal for formal dates, night outings, or work. If you need to, you can reapply after six hours, but it’s not necessary before then.
One of the top five Jafra fragrances for gentlemen. They have already said the essentials; I just add that, despite slightly sweet notes, its character is strongly masculine without being coarse. It suits formal meetings, nights indoors or outdoors, and also work. If you consider it, you can reapply after six hours; there is no need before that.
A good investment for its cost; it offers more than it is worth. A good perfume, and the bottle and cap are excellent; in general, it has more than three Bs.
Not bad at all for a starter. I love the caps of this brand for their shapes. A good perfume for daily life; it generates compliments if you have the right attitude. The first two hours have a quite good trail; I was surprised. But if it is for a date, a meal, or a meeting, casual or formal, I do not recommend it. It may give you a shine, not because it is bad, but because for special occasions it deserves a more special perfume. Still, it has a small charm that reminds me of autumn; I do not know if because of the liquid colour or if the trail amplifies with the winds of that season.
A delight. I consider it unisex and love it; I’m about to buy it myself. I detect cardamom, tobacco, and cedar with a sweet, warm tone, ideal for cold weather. An aromatic scent with presence. It’s one of those that makes people look to see who’s wearing it. Could it be that I just love its notes? ; )
A delight; I would consider it unisex. I love smelling it and am about to buy it myself. I distinguish cardamom, tobacco, and cedar with a slightly sweet and warm tone, ideal for cold periods. An aromatic presence. It is one of those scents you keep coming back to see who is wearing it. Could it be that I love its notes? ; )
Smells sweet and lasts throughout autumn and winter. Projects easily for three hours, then settles into a personal bubble just for you.
I agree with those who say it smells identical to Vibrant Leather Winter. I own both, and the Jafra version is harder-hitting with better projection: six hours versus three or four. It’s also much cheaper. It suits people over thirty better. Ideal for autumn, winter, and spring.
The Jafra Legend was almost my first perfume when I became independent, the one that adorned my days and accompanied my first girlfriend. I have a huge soft spot for it because it brings back memories and nostalgia to the max. I don’t detect the citrus notes, but I do smell the amber touch as soon as it opens. It’s a slightly vintage aroma with a hint of mint, but what dominates is a very light sweetness, reminiscent of a certain JPG flanker, the Male version of Superman. It’s about 90% similar to Zara Vibrant Leather Winter… Don’t buy it blindly, but if you like amber scents for autumn and cool or cold weather, this Jafra is a lovely option.
Jafra Legend was, if not the first, the perfume that marked my independence and my first girlfriend. I have a huge soft spot for it due to the memories it evokes. I don’t notice the citrus, but I do smell the amber when opening it. It’s a vintage aroma with a touch of mint, but a very light sweetness prevails, similar to a JPG Superman flanker. It’s 90% similar to Zara Vibrant Leather Winter. Don’t buy it blindly, but if you like amber scents for autumn and cold weather, it’s a nice option.
One of my first perfumes… a good scent to start in this world, like almost all of Jafra’s.