Legend Red by Montblanc

I expected more. Knowing the Legend, I thought it would be similar but with the blood orange to make it citrusy. In reality, while you do feel the orange and grapefruit, they are dry, like talcum powder. It is not refreshing at all; in the heat, it smells like fresh antiperspirant deodorant after a shower. It is not a bad scent, but I would not buy it again. Nothing like the bottle matches the smell. A thousand times I prefer the Legend or the Legend Spirit.

It came as a gift when I bought a Montblanc Explorer. It is ideal for going to the gym, nothing more or less. It smells rich, refreshing, bright, and energises you. It projects for a while and then settles right against the skin and that’s it, finished.

My wife bought this for my birthday; she has no idea about perfumes, haha. At first, when I applied it, it smelled of pure citrus lemon and I did not like it. I put it aside for a year until one day, after getting out of the shower, I applied it. At first it still smelled of lemon, but afterwards it improved immensely; that lemon mixes with the woody touch to create a very rich citrus-woody scent. Now I like it and I think it is a good perfume; that said, I see the projection and trail as medium/low.

A pleasant perfume that does not disappoint in scent. It is masculine and perfect as a signature fragrance for moderate temperatures. The only problem is that in longevity and projection it just about meets the minimum, although one must consider how economical it is to judge it properly. I recommend buying it only if you find it on offer. Rating: 7.5/10.

It is a very rich perfume, but it lasts less than a fart in a basket, and that makes me sad. I bought it at a freeshop on the Buquebus, and due to the lack of signal on the boat, I could not check the longevity on Fragrantica. Had I known it lasted so little, I would not have bought it. Leaving the longevity aside, the smell is rich, very masculine, fresh, and as it should be. What a pity about the longevity.

Starts with a citrus and fruity touch, but as it dries down it leans towards woody notes without completely losing that initial freshness. I arrived with little enthusiasm as other Montblancs like the Explorer or Legend Spirit didn’t suit me, but this one has surprised me: it’s the youngest and cheeriest of the range. Ideal for younger people, it’s not intrusive in the office and perfect for everyday wear or casual outings, although there are better options for evening wear or cold weather.

When applied, it smells very strong and projects intensely over three metres; colleagues who didn’t know what I was wearing told me it smelled good. The first five hours are potent, then it drops significantly and stays in a personal bubble where those passing by can still smell it weakly, and by eight hours it disappears completely even if you bring your nose close. The Legend Parfum lasts longer. For me, the Red smells more intense and richer than the regular version. The regular Legend smells rich but I find it very simple, even in projection, and this version surpasses it, although its longevity leaves much to be desired.

If you already own Legend or Legend Intense, this is redundant. It smells practically the same as Legend when dried down, but without that soapy lavender touch and with dominant citrus nuances at the start. Still, I prefer the Legend Red because it manages to extend the fruity phase of the original Legend.

My review is unreliable as I only tested it briefly while passing by. It smells fresh, fruity and citrusy at the start, mixed with the rough sensation of sage and berries that give it brightness, a wonderful note. The noble cedar feels soft, although that citrus vigour is never lost. I see it as perfect for dusk.

Tested from a sample gift bought a year ago. Although it didn’t convince me at the time, I always let perfumes macerate until the moment of truth arrives. The day has come to revisit it: the opening pleased me, despite not being intentional. We were doing well until it simply vanished. In a quiet moment at work I applied it, came back fifteen minutes later, smelled my hand and it was gone. I don’t work in pools or construction sites, and even in those cases the swindle Montblanc proposed with all its pride in 2022 would not be forgivable. Shame.

Juanma, if perfumes lasted longer, you’d spend them more slowly and buy less often. They don’t care about that.

Forgive me if this isn’t a proper review, I just wanted to reply to Jhsc… If a perfume doesn’t last… Moreover, if it doesn’t project (how many last twelve hours but project so little that a tear falls off you), then you’ve already bought that bottle. Another one from the same house and model (or sometimes another) won’t be purchased. That bottle will be used up quickly, but when the last drop is gone you’ll already be thinking of another model, another house, and it won’t be due to a lack of options. Arabs sometimes have low prices and other times high, but perfumes that most people notice are being worn because they don’t stay skin-deep for five minutes. I fell head over heels buying the Encre Noir from the nose (never mind the expression), although there weren’t cheap decants either, and what a boring thing that doesn’t project and barely smells skin-deep. It seems (I repeat, seems, because it’s a hard egg to guess) to smell like a damp forest, something like a mysterious Salvador Dalí pour Homme. And sometimes it smells of black ink to me. But it’s almost water and very depressing. I won’t buy another bottle nor drink enough wine. The Salvador Dalí will surely fail. So their move pays off at the start… But then it becomes harder. In the free market there is freedom, and they will know what risks to take…

Nothing new under the sun. As I went through the stages, I kept thinking: ‘I’ve heard this before, and not once…’. A standard twenty-first-century perfume.

Legend Red, the new flanker of the formidable Mont Blanc. A fusion between The One Gold by D&G (due to the potent blood orange) and the woody dry-down of the Legend line. A rich aroma, good sillage, but low-to-moderate longevity. I see it as a summer scent for hot days or the gym (not my case, haha). It adds little to the Legend universe; only recommend if you catch it on offer. The best of all is the Eau de Parfum: good longevity and a spectacular scent, more mature. The classic EDT could follow, though today its longevity is poor. Thirdly, Legend Night, with a youthful vibe for hitting the club.

Citrus leaning towards grapefruit with typical Legend bases. A good flanker for those who like the line and want to vary without losing the essence. Durability unknown; I only tested it in a perfumery. I bet it falls short as is often the case with Montblanc, but this is only known by testing.