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Chypre 23 2008

6.9 / 10 681 Ratings
A perfume by Zarkoperfume for men, released in 2008. The scent is fresh-synthetic. It is being marketed by Interparfums.
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Main accords

Fresh
Synthetic
Fruity
Woody
Spicy

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Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot Citrus fruitsCitrus fruits LavenderLavender WebnoplithWebnoplith
Heart Notes Heart Notes
White cedarWhite cedar JasmineJasmine RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
EvernylEvernyl Tonka beanTonka bean SandalwoodSandalwood QempfadrulQempfadrul

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6.9681 Ratings
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6.4584 Ratings
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6.3572 Ratings
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6.8579 Ratings
Value for money
7.6326 Ratings
Submitted by Skylab, last update on 10/06/2025.
Interesting Facts
The face of the advertising campaign is Simon Clark.

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What the fragrance is similar to
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Percival
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21 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Stacia

134 Reviews
Stacia
Stacia
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This is what mainstream cologne smells like
I used to work with a young man who wore Legend. He was a financial planner who drove a mid-sized sedan, wore polo shirts on his day off, played tennis and golf and had client lunches with retired rich people. If you know that guy, you know what Legend smells like. Unoriginal, mainstream, devoid of unique personality, but "likable".
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7
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7.5
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GeorgeReid

37 Reviews
GeorgeReid
GeorgeReid
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The Pen Maker is Behind a Solid Office Scent.
One day, my best friend mentioned she loved a fragrance from Ulta and thought it would be an excellent addition to the collection of affordable fragrances.

When she told me the fragrance was Montblanc Legend, I decided to purchase it and give my thoughts.

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Montblanc Legend starts with a citrusy aroma with bergamot and lemon, with a hint of freshness that comes from lavender. After a moment, the heart of the fragrance reveals itself with light florals. The florals complement the opening that extends the freshness, but keep the fragrance light.

The woods, tonka bean, and (possibly) oakmoss give Legend a firm base that adds a warm and confident feel, without being overly sweet.

Notably, it does smell similar to Abercromie and Fitch's Fierce, which was prevalent in American malls in the 2000s. This can be nostalgic, or off-putting.

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In terms of performance, Legend is solid as an eau de toilette.

As I say in other reviews with similar projection and sillage, Legend will not announce your presence as you enter a room. However, the fragrance may get a person to turn their head as you walk by them, or they walk by you.

The longevity of this fragrance is anywhere from six to eight hours on skin. It should last for an entire workday or a night out—but likely not both without a respray.

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Legend is an uncomplicated fragrance that is easy to wear in any social situation, whether it is at the gym, out on a date, or as a daily fragrance.

It is also easy to wear in all seasons, but Legend works the best in the comfortable temperatures of spring and autumn, and to a lesser extent, summer. It is weakest in the winter but has enough strength to push through the cold air.

For a fragrance that costs less than $40.00 for a 100 ml bottle, Legend provides amazing versatility.

That said, Legend shines the most as a fragrance in the office, as the notes combine for a fresh professional smell that is not offensive.

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Legend is not a fragrance for someone looking for artistry or complexity. In addition, the fragrance may not mesh well with teens, or anyone that dislikes Fierce from the 2000s.

However, for someone looking for an affordable daily fragrance that works in multiple situations, Legend is a viable option.
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Omid2am

25 Reviews
Omid2am
Omid2am
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pineapple !
Fruity and aquatic , fresh and clean although a little old and common .The sillage is good in the summer. i had 2 bottle of it and three different woman asked me about my perfume . women like it :)
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HubertG

5 Reviews
HubertG
HubertG
Helpful Review 1  
I'm confused.
I must say that I bought Legend by Montblanc because of the price, it was quite affordable (coffret with shower gel about 45€ for the 50ml bottle), I was tempted to buy it after trying it in 1 min or so. I have the highest respect for the Montblanc brand, and I was a happy owner of a Legend Night bottle. This one has nothing to do with the Night version.
The opening is very energetic, you receive a lot of fresh citrus and a bit of lavender (which I love) like a punch in the face. Vibrant head notes.
According to me, the problem with this scent is the heart, I think the floral notes are a mess, they' re confused, you don't get them clearly, the don't complete each other very well (rose and jasmine as described cause I don't get them), there is a woody note but I don't get the white cedar.
The base remains fresh, maybe the evernyl that I don't know that much. is a bit green, maybe too green, I was expecting much more warmth. The longevity is about 5-6 hours. Not that bad. Everyday scent, not too expensive. Not a first option in that "genre", try it out before buying. Good average fragrance. Nothing else. Not a "Legend" at all.
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7.5
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5
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K1

121 Reviews
K1
K1
Helpful Review 1  
A fruity fougere and a memory of past's manly men's after shave colognes!
Legend is a straight, soft and easy going fragrance. A fruity fragrance with nuances of lavender and floral notes at the base. The fruity patch reminds me Aventus a bit. But not that translucent, Legend is dust-covered a little.
You may not get enough compliment, buy you never gain any negative neither. It's a safe fragrance you can wear everywhere. But don't try to expose yourself with it, it's a not a perfume for you otherwise.
4/10
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CeesieCeesie 1 year ago
7
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4
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8
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7
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Spray this on to smell nice. Not to smell special. But nice. Fresh, clean, synthetic. I’d take this on holidays.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
7
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6
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6
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7.5
Scent
Fresh, fruity, sweet, a bit aquatic. Citrusy in the opening, slightly woody in the drydown. The sweet lavender is quite synthetic.
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GuapoGuapo 4 years ago
7
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6
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6
Longevity
7.5
Scent
For me, this is the best clone of the (regrettably) discontinued Joop! Nightflight
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CaisahCaisah 4 years ago
An already known DNA: casual lavender. Like it more than Parfums de Marly Percival. It's more rugged and has a little bit more character.
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MralforMralfor 1 year ago
5
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6
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5
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6
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Bought this recently and it’s decent
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DPArtistDPArtist 7 years ago
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9
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A really beautiful scent. I have a sample + bottles of 'Intense' and 'Spirit' which I love. Less sweetness here but more lavender freshness
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TonkaTonkaTonkaTonka 1 year ago
A classically androgenous scent. Zesty citrus and lavender to start, and settles into sweet tonka a few hours later. Can be worn to work.
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SeaplusSeaplus 1 year ago
citrusy jasmine, nothing special
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Mombasa333Mombasa333 1 month ago
7
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8
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6.5
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Fresh, artificial, masculine.
A quick-to-apply perfume for people who don't normally wear perfume.
Caution: risk of overuse.
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GlenwoodGlenwood 4 days ago
6
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10
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10
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10
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modern Sweet soapy woods.
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