Michael Jordan 1997 EDC

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Legend

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Michael Jordan Legend is a Cologne launched in 1997. Legend opens with Anise, Bergamot, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Leather, Patchouli, Coffee, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Michael Jordan's Legend carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
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Legend Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Legend kicks off with a warm, inviting coffee aroma, quickly joined by rich amber and a hint of warm spices. Underneath, a woody depth of cedar and patchouli grounds the sweetness, while a touch of lavender and anise adds a subtle, almost medicinal counterpoint. It dries down to a comforting blend of musky leather and oakmoss, retaining a delicious gourmand appeal without becoming cloying.

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Where to buy

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