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Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee vs MAISON ASRAR Legacy
Legacy is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Sea waterGingerBergamotLemon
Heart
LilyLotusOrange BlossomAngelicaFreesiaTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskVanillaCedarAmber
Accords
White floral
100%
Musky
61%
Marine
58%
Floral
53%
Aquatic
50%
Powdery
50%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Lys Mediterranee by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Lys Mediterranee was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Edouard Flechier. Top notes are Sea water, Ginger, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lily, Lotus, Orange Blossom, Angelica, Freesia, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.
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Notes
Top
PearGingerBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineWoody Notes
Base
MuskAmberVanilla
Accords
White floral
100%
Fruity
79%
Sweet
78%
Citrus
77%
Musky
73%
Fresh
67%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Legacy by MAISON ASRAR is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Legacy was launched in 2025. Top notes are Pear, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Woody Notes; base notes are Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Greatness isn’t claimed, it’s earned. Legacy is the scent of quiet power, a composition built on bold contrasts. Spicy ginger and crisp pear open with an electric energy, softened by the fresh zest of bergamot. In the heart, the delicate yet unwavering presence of orange blossom and jasmine speaks to timeless refinement. As it settles, musk, vanilla, and amber merge into a warm, distinguished aura, ensuring that every impression lasts far beyond the first.Not just a scent. A statement. This is Legacy.
Notes in Common
33% sharedShared (6)
GingerBergamotOrange BlossomMuskVanillaAmber
Only in Lys Mediterranee
Sea waterLemonLilyLotusAngelicaFreesiaTuberoseYlang-YlangCedar
Only in Legacy
PearJasmineWoody Notes
Rating
4.13vs4.38
Ratings
2,165vs1,091
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
2000vs2025
Which should I buy?
Legacy is the community's favourite of the two.
- Legacy is rated higher by the community: 4.38 from 1,091 ratings, against 4.13 from 2,165.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and summer.
Buy Legacy if you want the higher-rated option; pick Lys Mediterranee if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.