Legend Eau de Parfum vs Encode Eau de Parfum

Legend

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1997	Year	2022
£	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

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.

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Our Verdict - Encode Eau de Parfum

Skip this 'clone of a clone'; the overwhelming community consensus screams 'waste of money'. Poor performance and a muddled scent profile make this one an easy pass. You've been warned.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	11%
Floral	6%	2%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	11%	12%
Sweet	17%	8%
Warm	17%	17%
Woody	15%	21%
Earthy	26%	24%
Animalic	15%	17%
Fresh	13%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Legend EdP

Encode EdP

Notes

Only in Encode Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 41% Sage 31% Pepper 28%

Shared Notes

Leather 8% vs 52%

Only in Legend Eau de Parfum

Coffee 13% Amber 12% Lavender 10% Anise 10% Patchouli 9% Musk 8% Cedar 7% Bergamot 7% Tea 7% Oakmoss 7%

Only in Encode Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 48%

Only in Encode Eau de Parfum

Cacao Pod 38% Ambroxan 38% Patchouli 23%

Accords

Legend Eau de Parfum Encode Eau de Parfum

100%

Coffee

Aromatic

100%

91%

Amber

70%

Fresh Spicy

88%

87%

Warm Spicy

76%

Citrus

84%

73%

Woody

68%

71%

Lavender

70%

Anis

Cacao

70%

68%

Musky

61%

Leather

66%

64%

Soft Spicy

62%

Animalic

Herbal

58%

Coffee

100%

Aromatic

100%

Amber shared

91%

70%

Fresh Spicy

88%

Warm Spicy shared

87%

76%

Citrus

84%

Woody shared

73%

68%

Lavender

71%

Anis

70%

Cacao

70%

Musky shared

68%

61%

Leather shared

61%

66%

Soft Spicy

64%

Animalic

62%

Herbal

58%

Performance

Legend Eau de Parfum Encode Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Encode Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Given the widespread reports of minimal sillage and poor longevity, this fragrance is unlikely to be appropriate for almost any occasion. Its weak nature wouldn't make an impact in social settings and offers little personal enjoyment.