Blood OrangeOpens with
CedarHeart
Atlas CedarDries down to
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Montblanc · Sold as masculine
Legend Red
A brisk walk through a forest in early autumn, where fresh citrus and aromatic herbs meet warm woods and earthy tones in a balanced harmony.
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Legend RedMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessSilver Shadow Altitude · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Legend Red by Montblanc was launched in 2022 and is crafted with a blend of freshness and warmth, capturing the essence of modern sophistication. The composition opens with vibrant blood orange and grapefruit, creating an energetic and crisp start that immediately grabs attention. This citrus punch gives way to aromatic notes like cardamom and clary sage, adding complexity and depth. As it settles into its woody base, cedar and mahogany lend a rich, warm character, while tonka bean adds a subtle sweetness that rounds out the fragrance.
Apply two sprays to ensure the bright top notes are noticeable initially. The warmth of the base will emerge after about an hour, so it’s best worn during cooler hours when the woody elements can shine without being overpowered by heat.
Fig. 01 — Legend Red, Montblanc
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Nicolas Beaulieu
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 21%, disliked or hated by 11%.