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Montblanc Legend Spirit vs Nishane Ani X
Ani X for the community favourite, Legend Spirit for the value.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Water NotesLavenderCardamom
Base
White MuskWhite WoodsCashmere WoodOakmoss
Accords
Citrus
100%
Aquatic
72%
Musky
70%
Fresh spicy
67%
Aromatic
66%
Woody
64%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Legend Spirit by Montblanc is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Legend Spirit was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Water Notes, Lavender and Cardamom; base notes are White Musk, White Woods, Cashmere Wood and Oakmoss. Montblanc announces Legend Spirit for 2016 as a new version of the original Legend from 2011 with the slogan "Follow Your Spirit." The original fragrance symbolizes timeless elegance and classicism; Legend Intense from 2013 is its night version; and the new edition is announced as the ultimate timeless and cool scent.Its aromatic - woody composition begins with a vibrant and refreshing blend of bergamot, pink pepper and grapefruit. A cool aquatic accord rules the heart which is mixed with aromatic tones of lavender and cardamom. The base ends with trendy blonde woods, cashmere, white musk and oak moss.It is available in white bottle as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette with an accompanying collection.
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Notes
Top
LemonBergamotGingerMelonCardamomWater NotesPink Pepper
Heart
Green AppleLavenderBlack CurrantPatchouliSageRose
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
86%
Aromatic
78%
Fresh spicy
74%
Vanilla
73%
Fresh
72%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Ani X by Nishane is a fragrance for women and men. Ani X was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Cécile Zarokian. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger, Melon, Cardamom, Water Notes and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Green Apple, Lavender, Black Currant, Patchouli, Sage and Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. ANI was the first reference launched in 2019 under the new theme “NO BOUNDARIES” that aimed to eliminate all emotional boundaries between people. The fragrance immediately became a global hit being often mentioned as the best vanilla scent ever. With ANI X, NISHANE wanted to enhance this mystical journey through time that the fans had with ANI, a fragrance that pays homage to an ancient metropolis that now stands as a monument to the might of empires and the inevitability of time. Just like the original bestseller, ANI X aims to break down boundaries and to empower the wearers to build their own empire from the ruins. In an attempt to reach the perfume lovers who specifically seek for the refreshening aspect of the scent, ANI X was designed to open with a richer burst of juicy citrus than the original formula of ANI. The freshness that the wearer will feel with the new ANI X on top of the well-known vanilla excellence of the original ANI will be a nice surprise for the perfume lovers.ANI X is a fragrance with true heritage to its name, and invites you to explore how to eliminate the boundaries of time and space, to create your own empire even when all that remains is nothing but the ruins. So spray on ANI X, let the fragrance take you on a journey through the ages, and embrace the power of history in a bottle. TOP NOTESbergamot oil - lemon oil - watery notes - honeydew melon - cardamom oil - blue ginger - pink pepper HEART NOTESlavender oil - sage - green apple - blackcurrant - rose - patchouli BASE NOTEScedarwood - cashmere wood - vanilla - ambergris infusion - white musk - sandalwood
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (7)
BergamotPink PepperWater NotesLavenderCardamomWhite MuskCashmere Wood
Only in Legend Spirit
GrapefruitWhite WoodsOakmoss
Only in Ani X
LemonGingerMelonGreen AppleBlack CurrantPatchouliSageRoseVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmbergris
Rating
4.10vs4.26
Ratings
8,852vs2,127
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2016vs2023
Which should I buy?
Ani X for the community favourite, Legend Spirit for the value.
- Ani X is rated higher by the community: 4.26 from 2,127 ratings, against 4.10 from 8,852.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Legend Spirit and "long lasting" for Ani X.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Legend Spirit versus "strong" for Ani X.
- Legend Spirit is voted best for summer and spring; Ani X for fall and spring.
- Nishane is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Montblanc is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Ani X if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Legend Spirit if value for money matters most.