New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2003 Year 1997
£££££ Price Tier £
Legend Eau de Parfum bottle Legend

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New Haarlem Eau de Parfum
Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. This 'sexy pancakes' scent has a cult following who adore its edible warmth and beast mode performance, but it's not for everyone. Some find the maple syrup note overwhelming and artificial, leaning into cloying territory.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Legend Eau de Parfum
A seriously impressive gourmand for the price, MJ Legend punches well above its weight. Don't expect niche-level longevity, but for a coffee-amber hug, it's a slam dunk.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 6%
Floral 7% 6%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 25% 17%
Warm 12% 17%
Woody 15% 15%
Earthy 22% 26%
Animalic 1% 15%
Fresh 15% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New Haarlem EdP
Legend EdP

Notes

Accords

New Haarlem Eau de Parfum Legend Eau de Parfum
100%
Coffee
100%
64%
Amber
91%
90%
Vanilla
89%
Warm Spicy
87%
75%
Lavender
71%
64%
Woody
73%
Anis
70%
Musky
68%
Animalic
62%
Leather
61%
60%
Aromatic
54%
Patchouli
51%
Powdery
51%
Sweet
Coffee shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
64%
91%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
87%
Lavender shared
75%
71%
Woody shared
64%
73%
70%
68%
62%
61%
60%
54%
51%
51%

Performance

New Haarlem Eau de Parfum Legend Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New Haarlem Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, potentially cloying to others. However, the comforting gourmand profile and long-lasting nature are perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.

Legend Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet, gourmand profile and moderate performance make it best suited for casual wear and dates. While not overpowering, its warmth might be a bit much for formal or active settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Coffee, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Coffee, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New Haarlem Eau de Parfum
Legend Eau de Parfum
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