Is Fragrance World Monte Leone Legende a dupe of Montblanc Legend?

Monte Leone Legende EDP

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Legend Eau de Toilette bottle Legend EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Monte Leone Legende Eau de Parfum bottle Monte Leone Legende EDP
£19.97 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.28/ml (200ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Legend EDT
A crisp, versatile fougère that balances fruit, lavender, and moss with effortless charm. Legend is a modern masculine staple that never shouts but always feels assured and inviting.
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Our Verdict - Monte Leone Legende EDP
A decent clone that gets the job done for the price, but don't expect it to blow anyone away. It mimics the original well enough, but you might need a heavy hand with the sprayer to make an impact.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Legend EDT A Monte Leone Legende EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Legend EDT
Monte Leone Legende EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 50% vs 61%
Sandalwood 49% vs 38%
Lavender 26% vs 23%
Pineapple 26% vs 32%
Bergamot 24% vs 11%
Lemon Verbena 22% vs 32%
Red Apple 19% vs 20%
Dried Fruits 17% vs 20%
Oakmoss 16% vs 15%
Geranium 16% vs 16%
Coumarin 15% vs 20%
Rose 14% vs 7%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 23%
Pineapple 26% vs 32%
Bergamot 24% vs 11%
Lemon Verbena 22% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Red Apple 19% vs 20%
Dried Fruits 17% vs 20%
Oakmoss 16% vs 15%
Geranium 16% vs 16%
Coumarin 15% vs 20%
Rose 14% vs 7%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 50% vs 61%
Sandalwood 49% vs 38%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Legend Monte Leone Legende
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Legend

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Legend's fresh aromatic-fruity opening and moderate sweetness make it shine in spring and early fall, while its lighter woody base keeps it wearable in summer. It may lack the warmth and depth needed for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean yet charismatic profile and moderate projection make Legend ideal for the office and casual wear. It is versatile enough for dates, but may not make a strong statement for formal events or active sports.

Monte Leone Legende

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn

Its aromatic, sweet and fruity composition leans towards spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, including the office, though its weaker projection means it won't be overpowering. It lacks the gravitas for formal events but works well as an easy-going casual scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Red Apple, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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50ml 2 offers
100ml 2 offers
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Legend EDT
Monte Leone Legende EDP
4.5ml
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