Montblanc 2011 EDT

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Legend

by Olivier Pescheux , Céline Perdriel

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Montblanc Legend is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Olivier Pescheux and Céline Perdriel. Legend opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Pineapple, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Red Apple, Oakmoss, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Montblanc's Legend carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Legend Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Fall
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.

Best 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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette opens with a rush of juicy pineapple, aromatic lavender, and sparkling bergamot, creating an invigorating first impression. The heart blends tart apple, lush geranium, and earthy oakmoss, giving it a signature fougère backbone with a contemporary twist. Subtle dried fruits and coumarin add warmth, while sandalwood and tonka bean in the base provide a creamy, woody finish. The result is a smooth, fresh, and lightly sweet scent that projects understated confidence and modernity.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 7 October

4.5ml 1 offer
30ml 6 offers
50ml 6 offers
100ml 7 offers
200ml 5 offers

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