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

Legend Intense EDP

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Monte Leone Legende Gold EDP

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Legend Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Legend Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year 2016
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Monte Leone Legende Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Monte Leone Legende Gold EDP
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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 Intense EDP
A bittersweet symphony for fans, Montblanc Legend Intense was a compliment magnet that dared to be fruitier and bolder than its predecessor. Its discontinuation has left a gaping hole in many a collection, proving that sometimes, bigger and sweeter really is better.
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Our Verdict - Monte Leone Legende Gold EDP
A solid, approachable crowd-pleaser that won't rock the boat. If you like fruity, sweet, and masculine, this is safe but effective.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Legend Intense EDP A Monte Leone Legende Gold 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 Intense EDP
Monte Leone Legende Gold EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 60% vs 27%
Bergamot 39% vs 18%
Only in Monte Leone Legende Gold
Lavender 36% Lemon Verbena 18%
Shared Notes
Red Apple 34% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 30% vs 50%
Only in Monte Leone Legende Gold
Sandalwood 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Intense Monte Leone Legende Gold
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Legend Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its sweet and fruity character, make it a definite date night and casual winner. While wearable in a formal setting or office with a lighter hand, its noticeable sillage could be overpowering for some. It's too robust for active sports.

Monte Leone Legende Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built on fruity, sweet and aromatic - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fruity-sweet profile leans more casual and makes it a great choice for dates, but it's refined enough for many office settings, provided you go easy on the sprays. The strength and sweetness could be a bit much for very formal events or active sport.

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
25%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds amber and cardamom, drops coumarin and dried fruits

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