Legend Elixir bottle Legend Elixir
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Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Swedish Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Legend Elixir
A dense, modern elixir with a magnetic trail, this is Montblanc’s boldest Legend yet. Spicy, powdery, and vanilla-rich, it commands attention in cool weather-ideal for evening wear when you want to be remembered.
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Our Verdict - Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast, often compared to FM's Promise but with a unique, luxurious twist. Expect high quality, but know that its massive sillage and longevity aren't for the faint-hearted.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 2%
Floral 16% 22%
Fruity 7% 18%
Green 9% 20%
Sweet 22% 16%
Warm 30% 35%
Woody 9% 4%
Earthy 5% 1%
Animalic 3% 0%
Fresh 15% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Legend Elixir Parfum
Swedish Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 23% vs 27%
Only in Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
Apple 37% Rosemary 36%
Only in Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
Clove 57% Floral 43%

Accords

Legend Elixir Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
60%
Woody
100%
95%
Warm Spicy
76%
80%
Aromatic
91%
Oud
89%
75%
Amber
52%
Earthy
73%
70%
Vanilla
65%
Powdery
Fruity
58%
Patchouli
57%
Green
51%
Woody shared
60%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
76%
Aromatic shared
80%
91%
Oud
89%
Amber shared
75%
52%
73%
70%
65%
58%
57%
51%

Performance

Legend Elixir Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Legend Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dense, spicy vanilla-amber base and powerful projection make Legend Elixir Parfum best suited for cold weather, especially fall and winter, when its warmth and richness shine. The sweetness and intensity can be cloying in heat, but it provides comfort and depth in chilly air.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold, sweet-spicy presence is ideal for evening, date nights, and formal occasions where a commanding trail is welcome. Its power can overwhelm in close office or sporty settings, but it excels when you want to leave a memorable scent impression.

Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its massive sillage and longevity make it too potent for an office setting, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The luxurious woody and oud accords lend themselves well to special occasions where you want to be noticed.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
77%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
74%
Accord
57%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Pink Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Legend Elixir
Swedish Wood Eau de Parfum
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