What is the best dupe for Legend?
The highest-scored dupe we list for Legend is Woody Geranium by Dossier. Its scores are provisional (7/10 accuracy, longevity 5/10): we do not yet have a source for them that you can open and check.
Best Legend Dupes
Curated by the Scent File EditorThe one match we list is Dossier Woody Geranium, from $43. It is provisionally scored 7 for accuracy and 5 for longevity: we don't yet have a source for those scores that you can check.
1 match so farProvisionalNo brand dealsChecked Jun 2026
You keep$87up to 67%
Accuracy7
Longevity5
Provisional scores: no source for them that you can check yet.
Why we list this match
Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.
- 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
- 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
- 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.
Dossier's brand-confirmed Legend interpretation: replicates the pineapple-lavender-geranium opening and tonka-sandalwood drydown faithfully, but falls short on longevity and oakmoss depth.
- Source
- The seller's own claim
- See it yourself
- dossier.co
- Evidence
- 1 owner report
- Last checked
- Jun 2026
What is missing: a source for these scores that you can open and check. Until we have one, the scores are drawn hatched, not solid.
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Legend has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.
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What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Opens with a bright bergamot-and-pineapple fizz that settles quickly into a clean, slightly soapy lavender heart lifted by geranium. The apple reads less like fruit and more like a cool, slightly tart freshness that keeps the whole thing from going barbershop. Dry-down is where it earns its reputation: oakmoss and sandalwood ground everything into a smooth, muted woody base with quiet, close-to-skin sillage. Projection is modest but persistent — a polite two-to-three-foot radius that lasts through a workday. — A reliable warm-weather office and casual wear choice for men who want clean and inoffensive without smelling like nothing.
Reformulation Notice
Owners on Fragrantica report the EDT was weakened around 2019 (production partly moved France→Spain), with shorter wear and a thinner lavender/apple/tonka balance than older bottles; current-shelf batches are the ones people complain reapply by midday.
Read full reformulation history →Is the original worth it?
Is Montblanc Legend worth $130?
The top-scored match we list, Dossier Woody Geranium, has a provisional accuracy 7 for $43–$79 — a score we can't yet back with a source you can check. Treat it as a lead worth sampling rather than a verified stand-in; the original stays the reference. One caveat: the current formula is flagged as reformulated, so today's bottle may differ from the version that built its reputation — factor that into the premium.
Save ~$87 with the dupeOriginal $130
The top dupe of Montblanc's Legend is Woody Geranium by Dossier, provisionally scored at 7/10 for accuracy and 5/10 for longevity. At $43 against the $130 original, it saves roughly $87 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of Legend so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.
Frequently Asked
What does Legend smell like?
Legend by Montblanc is a fresh/woody scent built on bergamot, lavender, pineapple, apple, geranium, oakmoss, and more. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Legend?
The closest scents to Legend by shared notes are Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street, Yves Saint Laurent Jazz, Parfums de Marly Layton. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Legend.
How are Legend dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Legend sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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