# 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 | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Longevity | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Legend | Y |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 34% | 33% |
| Summer | 28% | 28% |
| Autumn | 26% | 25% |
| Winter | 12% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Legend: Citrus fruits, White cedar, Rose, Jasmine, Evernyl, Sandalwood
- Y: 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.

## More

- [Legend details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/montblanc-legend-eau-de-toilette)
- [Legend dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/montblanc-legend-eau-de-toilette)
- [Y details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-y-eau-de-parfum)
- [Y dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-y-eau-de-parfum)

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