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Estee Legacy

Estee Legacy by Estée Lauder is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a yellow floral, floral composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.

elegant floralsophisticated warmthintimate elegancesoft muskday to evening
3.8· 108 Ratings
Created byCarlos Benaïm
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2024 by Estée Lauder, Estee Legacy is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women created by renowned perfumer Carlos Benaïm. The composition opens with bright yellow florals that blend seamlessly into the heart of white and rose notes, creating an elegant floral bouquet. The warm spicy and musky base adds depth and comfort, grounding the scent in a sophisticated yet approachable aroma.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.1k
Weak3.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long11.7k
Eternal5.3k
Sillage
Intimate3.5k
Moderate16.0k
Strong4.2k
Enormous0

Application Tips

One or two sprays are enough for this fragrance, which builds subtly on skin over time. It pairs well with everyday wear and maintains its warmth through both daytime and evening activities.

03 · The Nose

Carlos Benaïm

Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French

Carlos Benaïm portrait
The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.

Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet sophistication of an office-to-dinner transition — where the delicate florals feel as at ease in a boardroom as they do at a dinner table.

Fig. 01 — Estee Legacy, Estée Lauder

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06 · The Room

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