Oriflame 2014 EDT

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Be The Legend

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Oriflame Be The Legend is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Be The Legend opens with Apple, settles into a heart of Leather, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean. Oriflame's Be The Legend carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive little number, with some loving the sweet leather and others wishing it had less fruit, more oomph. It's a nice easy-wear, but don't expect it to blow anyone away; it’s a solid cheapie with good performance for the price.
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  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Casual
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Be The Legend Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple100%
Heartas listed
Leather100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean100%

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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With its moderate projection and decent longevity, this scent is versatile enough for casual wear and might even sneak into a relaxed date night. It's too sweet and casual for formal events, and while some mention gym use, the warm accords aren't ideal for vigorous exercise.

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

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

Be The Legend opens with a sweet, fresh hit of apple before giving way to its heart, where a warm, slightly powdery tonka bean emerges. This smooth sweetness then intertwines with a gentle, masculine leather, grounding the fruity elements and delivering a scent that's both inviting and a touch rugged. It dries down to a cosy, amber-sweet finish with a persistent, soft leather undertone.

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Where to buy

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