Legend vs Y
Legend and Y overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Y lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.4/10 for Legend. Y projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.3/10 for Legend.
At a glance
| Legend | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Montblanc | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 6.9/10712 votes | 7.5/103,903 votes |
| Longevity | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Legend | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 34% | 33% |
| Summer | 28% | 28% |
| Autumn | 26% | 25% |
| Winter | 12% | 15% |
| Legend | Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 25% | 23% |
| Casual | 24% | 22% |
| Office | 21% | 18% |
| Nighttime | 10% | 13% |
| Evening | 10% | 13% |
| Sport | 11% | 11% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Tonka bean
Legend
Only in this one
- Citrus fruits
- White cedar
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Evernyl
- Sandalwood
Y
Only in this one
- Elemi resin
- Apple
- Ginger
- Aldehydes
- Sage
- Geranium absolute
- Juniper berry
- Vetiver
- Operanide®
- Frankincense
Accords
Legend
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Y
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Y lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.4/10 for Legend.
Which one projects more?
Y projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.3/10 for Legend.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 12% of the season votes for Legend and 15% for Y.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 28% of the season votes for Legend and 28% for Y.
Which one is rated higher?
Y is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Legend.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Lavender, Tonka bean.