Legend Spirit Montblanc for men

Legend Spirit Montblanc for men

main accords
citrus
aquatic
musky
fresh spicy
aromatic
woody
lavender
fresh
powdery

Perfume rating 4.09 out of 5 with 5,314 votes

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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Pros

Pros

387
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Inoffensive and will pull compliments
367
12
Lovely scent
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29
Underrated
261
12
Fresh and fruity
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18
Smells amazing
219
14
Distinctive masculine edge
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42
Surprisingly works well in cold weather
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78
Great performance
Cons

Cons

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Poor projection and longevity
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184
No standout factor
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Simple and run of the mill
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166
Commonplace, unoriginal, boring
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May turn too sweet on some skin types
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170
Powdery lavender fresh with aquatic nuances may not appeal to everyone
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Cloying aquatic metallic ozone note
6
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Banal

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Top Notes

Grapefruit
Bergamot
Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Water Notes
Lavender
Cardamom

Base Notes

White Musk
White Woods
Cashmere Wood
Oakmoss

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Smirky

Sweet fruity scent. Not for me. Performance is average.

Basta Perfume

It smells like Old Spice, Scent of Bergamot... If u have this deodorant it would be also good to pair it with this fragrance.

Ilikemontblanc

Overrated, buying it thought it would smell sweet and citrusy, smells like soapy orange, it is still good despite it beeing overrated, 7/10 decent summer scent.

Justin Taylor

Quintessential safe office/gym scent. It makes you smell clean.

Upper right-hand desk drawer at work. That's where I keep this one.

bigboipascal

I thought i tried this perfume, when I randomly tried it again it smelled completely different. They reformulated it at some point.

Reminds me of Invictus, YSL edt and Ultramale/9pm.

Which all have bumblegum scent after it settles.

HBanta

The best in its price range for this type of fragrance. I personally think it performs fairly well for the scent profile it has. Lovely fresh deodorant smell. Fresh, citrusy, musky, lavender, soapy.

bonbonribonbon

piss has more longevity than this

Reejuuuu

#15 review

I must say in my opinion overrated af. Arab frags in that price can deliver something stronger and more unique.

My rate 4/10

TonyG

It's definitely one of those blink and you miss it fragrances, but for the price and while it lasts it's actually quite nice. I got a 40ml bottle for like $20 and I was actually surprised how decent it was for the price. Wouldn't waste buying a full bottle of it but it's perfect for the gym or if you don't know what to wear and just shoving something on that's isn't offensive and noone will dislike. I actually got a compliment wearing this one day. Lady said I smelled very 'clean'.

Martinezli

very soapy and a bit of a powdery fruit vibe. nice and casual for spring/summer but not all that crisp, doesn't really have an edge to it, smells maybe too smooth

chrimko

Very overrated but you get what you pay for I guess. I liked it at first but overtime I found the smell to honestly just smell like sweaty balls. I don't know how else to describe it, but it does smell better when you spray it in the air rather than from the cap for some reason.

901RT

A good clean, refreshing summer scent . A great value . Doesn’t last long but when you first apply it , it will radiate and be a good pass by scent as I like to call it . So many clean, aquatic scents out there . This is by far the best in terms of value .

solsisod

I don’t know , clean, fresh, floral and soapy scent. Very boring but pleasant.

Tyguy08

Honestly great for the price, smells like soap/ deodorant in the best way possible. Only $30 for 100ml

imbrokebutismellgood

this fragrance summed up in one sentence: its like fancy generic deodorant
pretty safe and inoffensive, good for things where you wanna smell clean, like at the gym.

overall would recommend, its good value for the price.

Gaboich

Banger fragrance, smells amazing

sadly doesnt last or project but i mean its still good

AlexisOshianis

Yes it is synthetic.
Yes it is mass appealing.
But it is done soo right ✅
And it is priced right


And God forbid something being mass appealing and pleasant to most noses 👃 because that means it isnt unique enough.

But this is such an easy wear and women fookin love it.

Out of my 26 fragrance purchases this is the one I am most impressed with because I really didn't expect much from it due to its price point. I tend to not have high hopes for cheapies.

But as far as daytime wear,
I find myself reaching for this
In rotation with prada luna rossa sport

Sonney

One of the best affordable fragrances out there. Great citrus and aquatic scent… but the projection and longevity is meh

Austin Jackson

I've gotta say, this one impressed me, it has good projection, awesome smell, and for a cheap price. The smell would make me think this is something higher quality than the price point, smells sweet, almost like a churro, but also the musk is amazing in this scent. One of my favorite fresh frags. I did also get quite a bit of compliments with this one too.

Stellarrl

This stuff is awesome. My go to gym/just put something fresh on scent. Smells really clean and fresh and performs well for the price tbh, in love with this

AlexisOshianis

I have an original view somewhere down in the comments. I believe I addressed complaints about performance and nose blindness.

I had to leave another review.

I applied 4 sprays this morning-
I have been at work 45 minutes and I have already received 3 compliments from women at work, wanting to know what I am wearing cuz they want to buy it for their significant others.

To put it in context, I am 33 years old and most of the women I work with are 30 plus. Plus my wife loves it on me as well.

I dont know what they put in it, but this scent is universally loved by women.

So I dont care if the reviewers on fragantica think this is a starter fragrance for teenagers, i don't care. Period. This will always have a spot in my collection regardless of my age.

Because the average citizen doesn't think in the same way that fragantica does.

If you want a fragrance that is reasonably priced and is universally pleasing, this is a solid option.

Also performance is not DISMAL on this. Performance is great on this but of course yall can't smell it when you spray it directly into your nose.. this fragrance has something in it that makes it easy to go nosebleed to.

Solution: spray on your wrist and forearms. Your fragrance will be just as noticeable to others even if you don't spray your neck, and it will be more noticeable to you (the wearer) as well because you sprayed further from your nose.

mistertarik

I would sum this up as being fresh at the opening, pleasant at the dry-down. It is mass-appealing, inoffensive, fresh and it could be made as an everyday fragrance. The grapefruit opening really hypes me up and gives me a reason to go for a walk or do my tasks.
You will smell clean and fresh, I really like it.

Parker84

This shit slaps harder then my dads belt

ConColognes

I love this guy for an anytime inoffensive scent. The grapefruit gives this a nice citrusy soap feel - perfect gym, office, spring, summer or anytime you want to play it safe.
I mainly pick up the grapefruit and peppery notes which mixed will to give the stronger soapy scent. It is a pretty common scent though so if you have similar fragrances already you don’t need this. It has a nice atomizer and average projection/longevity.

ctud

makes me bus

colognesigma

citrus masculine fresh great for a gym scent clean everyday/sport scent

Dan1509

Definitely for sports

Snazy

Opening is great, the dry down is alright but not the best. But after a few hours it starts to smell really stale. It's a decent starter fragrance, but you could find better.

Wolecxek

Świetny perfum, szczególnie na wiosnę i lato. Utrzymuje się na skórze około 7-8 godzin. Jak na cenę naprawdę spoko. Bardzo polecam dla młodzieży.

FreshNBussin

If you love fresh fragrances with Citrus and Lavender, this is an easy blind buy. The value for what you get is fantastic. This is almost impossible not to like. It's a simple fresh soapy clean smell. It's not the most powerful juice but for the price it's decent. I like wearing it to the gym and even spray it before bed from time to time because it has this soothing smell that really relaxes me. Just a really pleasant smell, period. I almost hate to admit it but it's one of my favorite scents and I've smelled some of the biggest names out there. Maybe I just like a simple clean scent and I'm cool with that.

Chickens are Cool

This perfume is a very nice, masculine scent that many out there can use for formal uses. The longevity and silage that this perfume has though is very weak, however smells very pleasing and I got some nice comments on it.

rawnen

blind bought it as a gym/sporty scent, on my skin the projection is very weak, and longevity is also minimal.
but -
the drydown smells pretty nice, very clean masculine scent if a bit synthetic. i got a 100ml tester for $30, so i can't be too mad, although you can tell it's price from the smell. for the purpose of 1-2 hour sporty activities it's a nice cheapie that will make you smell better than just deodorant - plus the minimal projection also helps it not to be annoying in the gym.

in conclusion: not a bad sporty cheapie, but i personally wouldn't use it in other scenarios, because it does smell and perform like it's priced.

konnerchase

Great every day, masculine, mass appealing scent. Smells very good and clean. No complaints for the price point. Longevity and projection are mid, so I would spray a good amount when you use this. This can also be used literally any time.

AlekIgnatov

Smells like less sweeter Hawas. Overall good everyday and gym scent, but Hawas is better!

sir arthur

great fragrance for school/work but doesn't last very long

bartca89

This one is interesting. It has a unique little “something” that catches your nose… that little “wow” factor. At the same time, it’s super versatile; a sweet freshie on the top end, with some nice complexity and depth on the lower end, and just a touch of the rich sweetness of the Rasasi Hawas frags. Performance is quite good too.

HOWEVER… it does have a strange kind of creamy, marshmellowy thing going on, which is ever-so-slightly cloying to me. So that keeps it from being completely "right on" for me. Overall I prefer some of its close rivals, like Jimmy Choo Man Intense.

sabawnamaysoup

I started wearing this to school and it became my official signature scent because of the compliments it gets. I apply at 6 AM and get to school in 1 hour with it at it's strongest. I still have my homeboys telling me it's still there at 4 PM in my experience and people ask what fragrance im using, and i'd say it's very underrated and a goated fragrance especially as a teenager. much love to FBfragrances for being first to recommend it to me and I definitely did not regret my purchase.

joaonunes123451

Um dos melhores perfumes para esse calor brasileiro, perfeito pra escola, faculdade oou trabalho, com pouca projeção, super agradável, nunca vi alguém que não gostasse do cheiro, amadeirado, citrico e um fundo doce, masculino!
Se achar por uns 300 reais vale super a pena

violetaura

I love this. It's a much lighter version of Legend EDT which is a favourite mens fragrance of mine (as well as the EDP).
It's refreshing and transparent but not a straight up freshie/aquatic/after shower scent. It's a good summer or all-year daytime scent for men who would otherwise go for something deeper or spicier but don't want to blast people away. Also great for work, gym, or any occasion where you need something safe, inoffensive, but still to smell good, classy and very respectable.
Spirit will still draw people in with that enticing DNA of Legend. I see clearly the type of men who would wear this and suit this (those who wish to be quietly successful, mind their business, etc, and are not at all a fragile masculinity type who need to impress), yet I can also say this wouldn't necessarily disagree with anyone either! Safe blind buy if you love Legend EDT or EDP and need the lighter version.

ladz

i love the citrus and aromatic smell to it

Knows2Nose

One of the most blueish shower gel scents out there, but it’s really really really good at it. In my twenties I used to have girls swoon over my Old Spice - After Hours shower gel. Seriously it gathered more compliments than my other expensive colognes. Sometimes it’s just that simple 🤷🏽♂️

SmellMasterBoss

Nivea deodorant smell is all it is.

AlexisOshianis

Don't understand complaints about performance- this stuff radiates off my skin

Edit: 6 sprays applied around 8 am. Just received a compliment @ 2pm from a girl at work

Edit: 4 pm and I still smell it. I think yall are going nose blind. Personally, if yall sprayed the fragrances further away from ur nose, then you would enjoy a longer lasting, more pleasant wearing experience. I sprayed this today, 6 sprays total, on the wrist, the forearm and elbow crease, same places i always spray. Never spray neck area anymore. My 2 cents.

SimonSigmaG

I like it

Muskyflower

Certified banger,
No brainer, dumb reach cheapie,
Anytime, any age, any occasion.

No reason not to have this in your collection,
Unless you listen to the plebs who place age caps on fragrances.

It sort of has a rose-y vibe to it; perhaps the pink pepper?

Edit: sprayed 2 sprays 03/08/2024 @ 5:30 pm, and those 2 sprays are still present as a skin scent on 03/09/2024 @ 12:58 pm.

Either yall are going nose blind or yall bought fakes... performance, longevity and projection are above average

Sammi4443

incredible price value. citrus with musk and aquatic notes. one of the best teenager Summer fragrances. mid performance but definitely worth it

aronfragrance

Very good fragrance for the price, mild projection and longevity might have to re apply. Has deodorant like smell but can’t go wrong putting it on any day of the week, definitely don’t wear for special occasions ; Weak performance 7/10🧬🩻📃

c0lemanscents13

Maybe my favorite designer fragrance of all time, it checks literally every box for me. The scent is perfection, strong citrus opening and the lavender, oh my goodness the lavender! The bottle as well is so cool looking, it reminds me of the old Marlboro F1 liveries for some reason and I love it. I haven't even mentioned the price yet, this was the first fragrance I bought online and I got it for maybe $45 with shipping which is just amazing for this fresh scent. Only thing I wish was different was the atomizer, besides that I love.

YoutubeChannelBobGianShow

i don't get the citrus notes. i smell versace eros, paco rabanne invictus aqua, polo sport, cool water in montblanc legend spirit.

inoffensive, sweet, clean scent at an affordable price.

eganator9000

BEST FRAGRANCE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!

WildCalifornia

This is a very underrated fragrance in my opinion ..I love that it can be used day and night and in almost any season. At first you get a bergamot , dark grapefruit and a very light hint of the pink pepper. As a mid tone compared to what's on here I only get the cardamom. Then the base i think is spot on. Everything is balanced and it brings everything together with a warmness almost amber like note . While it's nothing that different it doesn't mean that it doesn't smell very good. This can be worn as a late afternoon/evening fragrance in any season ..It can be a formal scent but that's the only setting it doesn't fit that great in. 3 sprays usually will last about 4 hours. The sillage is about 3 to 4 free with 3 sprays. But it's very strong when near the scent . Even after 5 hours it can be smelled strong from close.distance
Scent - 9.0
Complexity - 8.0
Quality - 8.0
Performance - 8.0
Bottle -:8.0

hoop.dog.walker

Fresh out of the shower fragrance smells like really fancy shower gel. Starts with a citrusy smell with a bit of a bitter synthetic smell but the dry down is so amazing, fresh and boosts mood.
would recommend it only if its lower than 40 USD
scent: 8/10 (dry down)
longevity: 4-5.5 hours not good . 6/10
projection: good for 2-3 hours on my skin got some compliments from people who were about 2 feet away from me so 6.5/10
price:9/10
good scent for school and gym in the summer and spring if u respray it every now and then.
overall:8/10 for the steal of a price.

Joel_Fragrence1234

notes of watermelon for me

waymonbrown84

Legend Spirit is nice. I've underestimated this fragrance at times thinking of it as being too simple while very pleasant smelling. I'm now on my second bottle - a 1.7 oz after going through a 1 oz. quickly a couple of Summer's ago, thinking that it was too light and going spray crazy.

I smell sexy to myself when I wear this (pause). I'll keep this review fairly simple.

-It smells very good.
-The atomizer is very good.
-It's a fantastic bargain at discounters online.
-It performs in cool weather.
-You'll smell clean and get compliments.
-You can make it a signature scent if you're a very hygienic guy as the fragrance easily compliments a generally clean man.
-It can actually choke you out a little if you spray too much in the front of your neck between the white musk and oakmoss.
-You'll feel confident wearing it and love the way that you smell.
-It's simple but not basic, (think streamlined and linear very well done.)
- It's very aromatic
- It's there even when you can't tell for about 5 hours
- 3 or 4 sprays will be a complimentary way to wear this.
- Nice lavender scent that's not really soapy, rather clean-balanced sweet and somewhat creamy.

NamibNomad

Imagine this; a more citrus forward Prada L’Homme… now before you bash me - let me explain.

Take a citrus forward Prada L’Homme and reduce the quality from 4K to 1080p. Then add some musk to ‘hide’ the lack of quality.

That’s what I get.

A good, soapy clean, affordable fragrance that doesn’t try too hard.

It’s the intern with a low salary but a good eye for affordable attire. No faux Gucci and LV. No obnoxious jewelry. But you can tell that it’s a well thought-out outfit made out of a good spirit (don’t excuse the pun).

Ara3

Smells like a more synthetic version on ADP Fico Di Amalfi great for the price

Cologne Core

My first fragrance, sweet soapy citrus that is perfect for the high heat. I used to use this for sports in high school bc of how light and inoffensive it is. Longevity is just ok but for the price it’s great.

HBanta

A dryer sheet, fresh laundry, deodorant-type smell elevated to the level of fine fragrance. Very musky, sharp, citrusy and fresh, there is a musky density here that belies the freshness and gives it more sillage and longevity than you might expect. Overall very sporty smelling.

Would be an excellent gift for a young man.

T.Hans.L

Great, powerful male perfume! It's sexy, out of the shower fresh, that's something! Lasts about 5 hours, projection also great. I can perfect feel aquatic and bergamot notes, citrus not that much, but still.
8/10. Smell is not unique, but for that price is one is the greatest options out here

brightlikesun

This scent is underrated. It’s musky, citrusy, peppery, and woody. It does project in early hours and has decent longevity. Silage is weaker however and it is overall more intimate. I think it would have more love if it were louder or a better performer, but the scent itself is underrated and really well done.

ScentNSent

Keeping it super simple and short. This is a great fragrance to smell like you just walked out of a washing machine. Super clean and fresh, almost like laundry detergent or like a dryer sheet. I do think it smells a bit cheap, almost smells like you aren’t wearing cologne, but just had your clothes freshly washed. Don’t dive to deep into this fragrance it’s as simple as my review, won’t be buying again. 4/10 great for the price but better options out there.

Faabz

To appreciate Legend Spirit you have to understand that this is a freshie blended by the arguable goat of freshies, Oliver Cresp. You also have to understand that it resembles the smell of deodorant/fresh laundry, I personally like to smell clean so I love it but it definitely won't be for everyone.

With that said, this is definitely more complex than a deodorant or laundry scent. The citrus/lavender in the opening is lovely and balanced. To me the dry down reminds of BDC if you took out all the amber notes. Performance is decent, it doesn't project a ton but it lasts.

I love how underrated this frag is and I really disagree with reviewers that say it smells cheap. If you came here looking for oud, leather, tobacco, amber, booze etc you're gonna be disappointed, but if you're looking to smell fresh out the shower with clean clothes I would definitely recommend this inexpensive gem.

ttsib

Nothing crazy, not too original, yet interesting twist on the citrus frags. Perfect for summer an not too expensive

sniffme2017

Ordered this because it was cheap (I see a pattern in my life).
It's pretty generic but I see myself taking this to destinations with high heat and humidity to keep feeling fresh and clean throughout the day.
Whoever said this is weak: I sprayed it in the air in my living room and the whole apartment smells (hours later). I'll handle this with caution, especially during summer.
The scent is fresh, musky, clean, no bubblegum, no fruits. I think it's amazing as a gym scent and also for jobs with client contact, even though it's not elegant or chic in any form.

24collection

musty and overrated. smells like a primary school kids jumper

kijonnaw04

Got his for my boyfriend along with the body spray version. We both love it, its a simple masculine scent that can be worn day to day and not be too overwhelming or overpowering.

Asphaltdefender

Legend Spirit is a no brainer and crowd pleaser if you want something chill you should wear this.

daclevan

I get musky freshness out of this one. It’s sort of “dry” smelling to me, if that makes sense. Just almost like there’s no fruitiness or sweetness happening at all. That said, it’s fine. It’s a bit too one-note in my opinion, and I think the observation that this is a deodorant-type scent are pretty spot-on. I just don’t love it. Maybe I’ll revisit it during the summer. I really wanted something with a smidge more sweetness or aquatic vibe.

6.1/10

Cai_Prys

Incredible fresh out of the shower fragrance. Much more projection than I expected because of what I’ve heard on the internet. It reminds me of drinking a sprite on the beach on a hot summer day.

SmellMasterBoss

Invictus, but better in every way other than longevity.

Carlitos

THE FRESH AND LIGHT AQUATIC SPIRIT

As per the Cambridge English Dictionary, "Spirit" may stand for " a particular way of feeling".
The Legend Spirit aims to give you a cheerful mood and refresh your senses in Spring and Summer hot days, or tropical vacations. And it is quite successful at it.
Designed in the trails of scents like Invictus Aqua, Rasasi Hawas or Carven l'Eau Intense, it works like a magician when you are either at the seaside, in the gym, or even in the hot ambience of a club.
You start this Legend journey with a precious and refreshing grapefruit well supported by bergamot and the inevitable pink pepper. The coolness evolves for a refreshing aqueous, dewy note, providing you the sought-after freshness. The mossy and musky bottom wood notes that follow will try against all odds to retain some of that coolness and moisture during the drydown. Unfortunately, the drydown does not last long, but you can always respray this cool Spirit at your own will.
The fragrance is quite alluring and a big success with the gentle gender. It's quite a seductive quality scent in the line of many designer expensive EDTs.
Let's see how we may score this Legendary Spirit:
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Scent Opening: 8.5 (nice, seductive and cool)
Scent Dry Down: 7.5 (very nice and alluring, but so faint...)
Longevity: 6.75 (3 good sprays may last up to 4~5 hours)
Sillage: 6.5 (3 feet at its peak with 3 heavy sprays and 1~1.5 hours of shy projection)
Uniqueness: 6.5 (3.5 points taken due to its similarity with Invictus Aqua, Legend, Invictus, Carven l'Eau Intense, Zara Teahupoo and Dark Crude, Dunhill Icon Racing, Cartier Pasha Noir Sport, Rasasi Hawas, Armaf Aura, Kelsey Berwin Zeus, Versace Man Eau Fraiche, King of Seduction, Blu di Roma Uomo, Aqva Pour Homme Marine, Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche, Brit Splash, Aques Estiara, ... of course I am not comparing neither price nor performance; many of the fragrances I mentioned were released after Legend Spirit, so actually they are copying it..)
Wearability: 8.0 (very easy to wear but avoid cold weather)
Versatility: 8.5 ("all around" versatile fragrance provided it's not cold. Reigning king as a fragrance for the beach, work out, summer city tourism, esplanade "dolce far niente" and for an open air club.)
Compliments: 9.0 (This fragrance it's a compliment magnet but don't forget to respray)
Quality: 8.5 (Above average quality, quality ingredients, nice flask, nice cap, nice sprayer; If it wouldn't be for the performance issues, I would rate it with a 10.0)
Presentation: 9.0 (no faults, simple but elegant, the best-looking bottle of all the aquatic scents I mentioned earlier and a lot more pretty than the Invictus tacky flask)
Price: 8.0 (100 ml non-tester for €31, so half of Invictus Aqua price, but 2.5 times the price of Zara Teahupoo or Dark Crude; The price is slowly coming down in the web distributors; Recently I bought a 2nd flask for €20,00 on sale).
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Overall rating: 7.89/10.0
- between 7 and 8 =above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- bigger than 9 = don't miss it;

My opinion: If you want a very agreeable, fresh, alluring scent, that you may use in the gym or beach, and that you may wear together or in place of Invictus Aqua 2016, by no means go ahead and buy it. It became an inexpensive fragrance and you can safely purchase it blindly. Spirit price dropped to the same level as Legend Chrome (or even cheaper), and is slowly raising its sales again.

Music: Beach Boys - "Surfin USA"

MarieLlwyd

Very good value for a great workmanlike scent. I heard it described as a superior deodorant kind of smell and I have to agree.

I own and enjoy Gentleman Society and I would say that this falls into the same category of scent albeit less powerful and refined. The musk accord is there (but not the faint iris).

Basically a scent to wear sprayed onto the trunk of your body, under your shirt. Let your body heat excite the molecules. The musky aroma will break out as you take off your jacket or sweater.

1MilParfumGOAT

On certain websites, i can get this for 26 bucks (Aurafragrance, when they have it in stock), and when i smelled it, it was perfect. Nautica voyage is utter garbage when compared to this 10/10

inyourface23456

So good 😍

Gabbefragrance2010

I think this is a great cheap freshie!
•Good price
•Good smell
•Compliment puller

I would give this an 8/10😁

I like explorer more because it’s more masculine
And we’ll blended but get whichever you like the most
I really recommend it for younger guys 14-20? Maybe

Fabio01

Nice scent, fresh, clean and pleasant, for me the best in the Legend line. Perfect for spring and summer and ideal for office. 7/10

WRS

Was a little disappointed on first spray but this stuff comes to life with heat , wear it under your shirt and it's a really good fresh cheapie.

jlz076

great value for the price but the musk is just so overwhelming that I can barely reach for it anymore

craigiepaigie

Was pleasantly surprised by this. Punches well above its weight. While Explorer is obviously a nod to Aventus, this reminds me more of classic French designer perfumery. So, if you're hankering after Bleu de Channel or Egoiste for example, but are stuck for a buck, get this instead.

CROMarko

this will always be classic. In the winter this performs great. Addictive smell woman will complement on you

Radius

Stuff is nuclear and can get nauseating. 1-2 sprays is enough. Your average run of the mill aquatic. nothing special.

leo1230

very good for the price but kinda boring

LeSmeller

TLDR: full and dull, and spicy.

On one hand this is citrus-spicy-fresh, on the other it's fruity, sweet, and full. It's also somewhat powdery. The whole thing is not your typical freshie, but smells pretty good. It has a delicious factor reminding me of Dior Homme Intense and Givenchy Gentleman EDP, weirdly. And if you have tried Rasasi Hawas, Legend Spirit is a clone.

Now to the downsides. Cardamom bothers me, as usual. Besides cardamom, my main complaint would be that this fragrance feels rather synthetic/artificial, and that the two main parts I mentioned clash a bit. As a result, the scent can be somewhat insipid and dull. I would like more salt with that musk. Then again, maybe it's just cardamom bothering me. I can't objectively assess perfumes with cardamom. If you don't mind cardamom, the scent is pretty nice, optimistic and uplifting.

After a short while the initial fullness is gone and the scent becomes mostly spicy/aromatic, musky, and woody, with some sweet citrus. In this phase it's better blended. If you enjoy the spicyness, it's very good. The minimalistic vibe reminds me od Dior Homme.

When sprayed on paper, this smells like Invictus. On skin, less so. Performance is on the weak side, unfortunately. The bottle fits the scent, I guess. It has that milky side.

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Aryaberzan

Good warm weather cheapie for younger guys. One to keep in the backpack.
Easy to wear, casual/sporty. I would repurchase if I was younger, or if I ever decided to stop spending on perfume. Make sure you get it from discounters! 20/25£ max.
Overall I would say it’s perfect for a day to day scent, for a younger guy. However, nothing too special…

BFZ's Frags

If you want to smell like a bottle of laundry detergent, go ahead. Good fragrance if you want to trick somebody that you have clean clothes.

Nablo

Very nice aquatic scent. Just no ‘wow’ factor. The sillage and projection is really low on me as it becomes skin scent just after 30 minutes. Longevity is moderate, prob 4-5 hours. Overall a good out-of-shower cologne, 3.5/5

TrashBoat0

Super fresh just like everyone else says. If you can find it at a good price buy it. I'd probably wear Man au Fraiche instead if I had both in front of me - Spirit has a bit of a soapyness in there I didn't expect. But for a non-aquatic freshie this is pretty good. Like it, don't love it. But a safe play for everyday at work.

OAKESKINEN

Good scent, just nothing special. Really good price.

nededm

smells a lot like Lacoste blanc edt to my nose, nice cheap fresh and fruity fragrance good for a younger audience and good for sports but nothing to special as projection and longevity lacks

Energi

This gives me L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent VIBES ❤️ It's a great performer in my opinion!

tj_gra

Completely inoffensive, fresh out of the shower. Clean, soapy, light, airy, and ever so slightly musky and peppery. It is at the same time affordable and easy to find. 7/10

Daylight$Sultry7

It's fresh and airy- definitely a Spring/Summer scent. Notes of grapefruit and pink pepper make for a pungent, overpowering smell for around 30 minutes. I wish that I could describe it as pleasant. It may just be my skin. I've found that the scent sits too close to my skin and doesn't project well. After an hour or so, I get some cardamom which sits nicely on a milder fruity aura. Longevity does not seem remarkable, as I have difficulty smelling any notes at all after two hours. Not a fragrance I would buy, but am glad that others seem to like it.

Irvdaman15$

A beautiful lady handed me a sample entering macys.
This is very fresh, Light, and smells very clean.
Perfectly masculine with no over bearing notes.
I would say this is a any day or weather type of fragrance, and will sure pull in compliments when someone comes in to give you a hug.
9.5/10.

Kevlar

This is a wonderful version of a lavender forward woody cologne. The citrus pop at the start is really fun, I don't get the pink peppercorn on myself but I do get about 10-15 minutes of great grapefruit-bergamot brightness! As it dries down I love the much more classic warmth and cuddliness the woods, oakmoss, lavender, and musk give this. The aquatic and water notes are individually discernable to me, but lift this out of something that is just heavy with all of the above and it keeps that edge of brightness the citrus open had.
Strong sillage on me, arms length easily for at least 4 hours, and lasts 8 or more total. Leans masculine but if you find yourself drawn to lavender or oakmoss unisex scents, I find this very wearable as someone who isn't overtly masculine presenting!

mrcxry

I concur with most reviewers. This is fresh, incredible in the hot weather, it smells very clean without any sophistication to it. Unpretentious, and appropriate for every occasion. Can be made a signature scent because of these criteria. Reminds me of Explorer, but even more discreet, smoother and cleaner.

Fizi

It's mass appealing. Sweet & fresh out of the shower scent. It's good for school, gym, and daily wear. It's affordable. Not my favourite scent but it's safe to blind buy. Stays on skin for 4-5 hours with moderate sillage. Mont blanc makes good fragrance.

Hami0398

It smells like all fresh fragrances, but it has this nice, extra-fresh scent. Idk im not a professional reviewer, im just telling what i smell.

Dollarr

I concur with Versace_Eros.

Versace_Eros

It has this wonderful earthy note I can't quite put my finger on, but the only other fragrances I have smelled with the note are Dior Sauvage and Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue.

Also bubblegum.

Solid.

ILAEF

It's a pretty good smell but the problem is the fragrance doesn't have good projection and sillage. For the price you'd expect something stronger.

Dark Owl

Such a great and in my opinion quite underrated fragrance. Some may find it 'generic' as it fits into the modern style fresh crowd-pleaser category but for me it has different elements that come to the fore at certain times and depending on time of the year/body temperature. A lovely mix of citrus, fruity notes (almost a banana/pear scent sometimes), lavender, woods and clean musky notes. If it was in a YSL or even D&G bottle it would no doubt be much more hyped, above average performance too.

Leonnchu

I don't like this. At first it was ok and since it was on sale and I bought a small bottle. I only wore it once or twice. It reminds me of a teenager trying to cover his sweat with a cheap body spray.

oudMyMood

This is D&G king, 90%

Ed_Lanz

Fresh, fruity, aquatic, citrusy, sweet… it has several elements that bring out a clean and refreshing bubblegum sensation. However, the grapefruit note is the most distinctive, and it’s not a smell that I particularly enjoy, because of the bitterness. I can see why a lot of people like it, but for me it’s just meh, it’s not even an unpleasant or unwearable smell, but I would prefer other alternatives, even with a similar scent profile but without the grapefruit. Performance is also not great for me, it projects from my skin around 30 minutes at arms length and then it’s practically gone after 4 hours.

Scent: 7/10
Longevity: 5/10
Projection: 4/10
Bottle: 8/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 6.2/10

EJJ

This is a dumb reach for the gym. It's clean aquatic and performs moderately.

I like this because everything doesn't need to be complex but just need to do one job. And for $20 this fragrance gets that one job done.

TwoWheelAUS

Great laundry fresh, masculine, clean fragrance. The opening is average, this is where you can tell it's a value oriented fragrance. The top notes come off quite synthetic and sharp, it's not bad, it's just average. The dry down after 45 minutes is where this really shines to my nose. It gets a LOT smoother, velvety, still sweet. Very well rounded dry down. The performance is also decent, I get 5-7 hours of moderately strong scent on skin, it's not one of those time waster fragrances you can barely smell after 2 hours.

This is a perfect gift fragrance for a man who doesn't have much of a collection, they will get use out of it. But personally in 2023 I think there are more interesting freshie alternatives in this price range or below (this is currently $70 in Aus, $45 USD) such as Armaf Club De Nuit Sillage or Milestone, even Lattafa Fakhar Black.

SUpa_present

I typically am not a fan of green fragrances, but Legend Spirit is an exception. The oakmoss is a new note to me, I absolutely love it.

jose_marquez123

It's really hard, almost impossible to get something better than this at that price!!!

Very well blended, there's not too much of any ingredient, but you can enjoy them all, from the sparkling start, to the elegant, fresh and masculine next 5-6 hours, after that, aprox 2 hours of skin scent.

The citrus with water notes and lavender makes it very fresh, but aromatic; cardamom gives you a little of spicy sweetness, while musk balanced it with a softness note. The woody base adds the masculine note.

The longevity is very good to be a Montblanc, a lot much better than Starwalker, Presence, Individuel, etc. I have read that some people suffer nose blinding or anosmia with this one, so be careful, don't overspray it. I recommend to do a test, when you don't get any smell, ask someone if they still can smell your perfume.

By the way, I got compliments from ladies, they love it and a guy from the office asked me what I was wearing.

JusttheFactsMan

#303 in my "Tour de Fragrance"

It's the sort of scent I often wore to high school, and that was long ago and far away. Aquatics all smell light and fresh for a few minutes. Most go downhill quickly. All of the "reminds me of" listed are pretty close, but you could really cite any of thirty aquatic freshies for the list. Smelled one you've pretty much smelled them all. This one does hold on longer than many I've tried, actually smells way better after it dries down, with a kind of barbershop shave cream warmness many freshies don't feature. And it's being sold at a fair price whereas Invictus Aqua is a complete ripoff at 3x the cost. For shame Paco!

I also have purchased Rasasi Hawas. I'm not really a huge fan of it either, but I do like it a bit better as for $15 more it has actual balls. Yeah, it's synthetic, but name anything at this price point that isn't. We'll wait.

Personally, having purchased and trialed a few dozen scents in this category, I'm kinda done with them, and probably will repurchase none. For me this one is a keeper, at least for now. Most are already boxed up for the men's shelter Christmas shipment.

Darrow777

This is an amazing fragrance but is nothing super unique. It’s super inoffensive and everyone will like it. The projection for me js actually very good and Ive gotten a good amount of compliments wearing this.

FedeSaysHello

Legend Spirit is just a very balanced, likeable, masculine fresh fragrance. Two sprays on the neck will make you smell clean and manly, women will find it sexy. Don't overspray because it's counterproductive: it will smell too sweet, cloying and cheap. If you are unable to smell it on yourself after a few hours, don't worry, you simply became anosmic to it. People will still be able to pick it.
It can be worn all year around and in any occasion, but I prefer daytime.

Kuzie

This cologne is really good in the first 30 minutes but after it dries down especially on clothes it smells doesn’t smell good anymore but it doesn’t smell bad it just smells like a sanitizer almost or axe. Mabye it’s because of the clothes and it’s supposed to be worn on skin. But the first 30 minutes it smells really good.

thebigann

Best refreshing scent to kickstart the week. Put on at 8am, its 3:20pm and performance is still strong. First hour its citrusy but as it dries down, you get something soft and aquatic. You won't go wrong with this for any occasion. Blind buy or not, you won't fail with this.

jsk03

This fragrance is my go-to for daytime wear. In essence, it's an EDT that gives off a deodorant-like scent with good longevity.

Upon application on my skin, it begins with refreshing citrus and aquatic notes, at times stays for an extended period. Occasionally, subtle lavender notes make an appearance. As it dries down, it transforms into a blend of mossy and cashmere notes that remain detectable. Even after a few washes, the mossy note lingers on some materials.

In terms of performance, it's decent. I primarily use it for activities like the gym and outdoors. I'd advise against wearing this fragrance in colder weather, as its strong citrus and aldehyde elements have triggered sneezing for me. To sum it up, it's a worthy substitute for deodorant.

c4den2

smells super clean and fresh like you just got out of the shower

Orenji Gemmy

So pleasantly fresh! cant go wrong

Orenji Gemmy

I found myself these types of colognes are perfection indeed.Trust me I was dumb about thinking that sweet,intense,leathery ones were my thing but shit I do not even want to try to smell sweetness-those are too, too much cloying. Like as you want some dessert after meals, but you won't eat dessert when you are hungry-you will want a proper meal indeed. Its like someone is forcing you to eat too much of dessert without meal. My best choice is now simple fresh,aquatic ones like Montblanc lines. Never sweet colognes ever again!!!

Webbie061891

This has been talked about for years but finally got my nose on it and I'm glad I did. I wear it mostly at the office and running errands. I get why people categorize it as a spring and summer scent but I think this could be wore all year. I get about 6-7 hrs of performance on my skin which is good for a freshie.

Scent 8.5/10
Longevity 8/10
Silage 6/10
Value 10/10

kadzko

simply great.

Mont Blanc Legend Spirit proves that you dont need a crazy scent to get compliments.

Just so fresh and yummy. I adore this fragrance

Dishan432

I mean its alright not mind blowing or not bad fresh,citrusy, masculine edge, smooth, aggressive,intense grapefruit,intense pink peppery with bergamot and watery notes
Noticable musks,woody,cardamom(i dont like cardamom but not dealbreaker its very slightly noticable)

Isnt gonna offend any1 hope so. Hit for gym,school. Or casual gtg use. Suitable for every1. I would rate an 8 out of 10

Note : longevity is poor (4 hour){projects about 1 hour after sprayed}

lassehk

Clean and fresh, nothing more to say. This is my goto gym scent. affordable fresh and non offensive. The poor performance makes it perfect for the gym.

Scent: 7/10
longevity: 6/10
sillage: 5.5/10

Karkette

Great clean, crisp scent that is somewhat intimate. Projection and sillage are average.

pilotdc

I got a travel size of MBLS cuz I really like the drydown. While the sweet, fruity opening is similar to Invictus and Hawas, Legend Spirit dries down to something a little more manly with the wood, cardamom, and musk while retaining some of it's original sweetness.
It's good. I just wish it performed better. But I think I'll get better performance out of it when I'm in hotter and humider climates.

TipTopNotes

Smells like a thick, fresh, and sweet bubblegum with a very fuzzy edge to it (and I do mean edge). Without being insulting, I really do think Legend Spirit smells like an aerosol air freshener or a spray deodorant; it's sharp up top and rough-around-the-edges. Meanwhile, the lavender and musk notes definitely add a laundry detergent or dryer-sheet facet to the scent. The scent is a solid 7/10 when it all comes together to create the big scent-picture of pink bubblegum. However, sometimes I catch whiffs where the grapefruit really pops out, creating a wonderfully sweet, airy blast of refreshing citrus. When this happens, the scent shoots up to an impressive 9/10. These moments are fleeting however, and most of the time it smells like spray-can bubblegum.

As for performance, it does pretty well. I picked up modest whiffs sprayed on my chest for 6 hours and it lasted the rest of the time I was awake as a skin scent. Be warned, this fragrance is easy to go noseblind to if sprayed close to the nose. It easily overwhelms and clogs the nasal passages with its thick but sharp aroma if you're not careful.

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a decent fragrance for the price, and a solid one at discounter prices. If you're looking for a pleasing fresh and clean scent that works in the warmer parts of the year, you might want to get your nose on a sample/decant of this. If you have other fragrances that smell akin to laundry products (Prada Luna Rossa Ocean EDT, and arguably Lacoste Blanc EDT) or already have Invictus, then this might be a bit too close to justify. All things considered, I gave up my bottle because of redundancy, but I'd still give it a 7.5/10.

Ventor

My current daily, clean and inoffensive, will pull compliments. The longevity is mediocre so I like to go overboard with the sprays if I really want to pull attention upwards to 7 sprays. Projection is surprisingly good, even with only a couple of sprays people can tell when you enter a room.

swang

there is a note in this juice that i just cant stand it.. it ruins everything for me. cant understad what that is but IT IS THERE AND IT IS SWEET. just because of that l cant wear this juice. too sweet and net even remotely fresh smelling imho, some mix weird blossoms diped in some sweetened water. meh. no no for me.

Alex_Fragrance 2101

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a refreshing and elegant fragrance ideal for spring and summer. Its crisp citrus notes blend seamlessly with lavender and woodsy undertones, creating a sophisticated and versatile scent suitable for both casual and formal occasions during the daytime. It exudes confidence and charm, making it a timeless addition to any collection. Does not have a stand out factor but it is a perfect replacement for nautica voyage. Definitely get this if you are just getting into fragrances but it does not have a stand out factor but it is the best bang for your buck cheap or starter fragrance that can be used for everyday and school/gym use.

Cardelle

**SPRING & SUMMER ONLY...
This was pure MEH, when I first bought it, but I left it for 2 years because I have far superior fragrances on my shelves.
Just took it off the shelf, on a whim, being tired of the rough, harshness of Armaf and needing to feel something different...
Even though this is an intimate scent, through-and-through, it still contains beautiful ingredients, that are blended extremely well, and the smell is divine.
Women like this one, too.

I am glad that I've since grown to appreciate this fragrance, as I'd gotten quite tired of cycling the same four scents and was in need of a shake-up.

Gorgeous stuff!😍
...but absolutely DISMAL longevity😬
Luckily, I can carry the bottle around with me and reapply when it dissipates.
This smells like Bleu De Chanel, which I don't like.
The price difference is CRAZY, though!...😳

bygcoolrr44

Another one of my favorites from Montblanc. Summer, Spring, and maybe early Fall fragrance. Crowd pleaser. Fresh. A bit boring and familiar but nothing wrong with that sometimes. Underrated in my opinion. The longevity is mediocre maybe 4-5 hrs. but not bad for the price. Grapefruit, lavender, cardamom, aquatic hints then the bass notes are hints of musk and woods. Overall solid. Great value too. This is a daily driver for me. Minimum 5-6 sprays to get some good projection and longevity.

Hamza_Chaudry03

A very popular designer fragrance no doubt. Quite possibly reformulated since its release as I do find some change in the scent and performance. Don't pay full retail for it guys, you will find a great deal at discounters. Ideal for a young man, for work, school, gift, etc. . .

KevD86

Basic shower gel/fresh clean scent. Smells better in the air than actually on your clothes or skin. It's super cheap and gets the job done for office, summer, quick errands, and the gym. Nothing special but worth adding to your collection. My middle school aged son likes wearing this to school. For the price grab a bottle. 7.9/10

eriksimon

This one can cause nose blindness and also smells much better in the air. Definitely try wearing it further from the nose. I have a spray on one forearm, and a spray on each of my calves today (wearing shorts), and it’s the first time it’s really come to life for me. Really enjoying it; whereas it’s been sort of “meh” for me previously. Perhaps I was going anosmic to the airier aspects when it was on my neck.

Oud+Cards

Literally, it smells like axe body spray.

Jeremy_Fragrance01

Could anybody tell me the exact weight of a non-sprayed 100ml bottle, please? Thank you.

Marcoronie73

This is a awesome summer/spring scent! It’s cheap, relatively long lasting and just smell like you have just stepped out of a fresh shower. Very clean 7.5/10

Spoonhead

Smells fantastic, like a candy shop almost with the bubblegum and fruity smell. My favourite smelling fragrance because it’s a fresh fragrance that isn’t extremely boring. I’ve heard it compared to deodorant and I disagree I think it’s very natural smelling and not bitter and not quite as clean as people make it out to be

Blazin_Fragrance

The dry down smells like you just worked in a kitchen and the chef asked you to cut up some coriander.

Cinnabomb

A disappointing blind buy. Some have said it has a bubblegum sweetness, but to my nose there's literally nothing else. For any other strengths it may possess, I can't get past that bubblegum - it just smells adolescent. It doesn't disappear in the dry down, and it's too sweet in exactly the way YSL Y (or L'Homme Le Parfum) isn't.

Takuuuya

とてもフルーティーなバブルガムのような美味しい香りです。シトラスやアップル?のみずみずしい感じがあります。
インビクタスアクア2018に似た香りと紹介されることが多いです。
6.8/10

Dark Owl

Legend Spirit was part of my first order when I got into this fragrance passion five or so years ago, along with Mb Individual (a blind buy which didn't work out) and remains one of my favourites!

I usually don't like to repurchase the same fragrance but I'm seriously thinking of getting this again as I'm running low, none of the supposedly similar scents I've tried come close to Spirit's superb blend of fresh, sweet and lightly woody/spicy aroma (particular in the same budget at discounters). It's just such a pleasing, feel-good scent, both for me and seemingly for others around me. As other comments here have noted, it really is quite an underrated fragrance. If it was in a YSL, Dior, Armani even D&G or Versace bottle I can imagine the hype it would get.

Well above average performance for me too 😉

Ramon.Alvarez

La colonia es buena, el cardamomo junto con el almizcle y las notas acuaticas, son lo que predomina más. La recomiendo.

andrewg

The best clean and fresh scent out there for compliments.

Mina Abdo

Easy one.
Nothing special here.

OceansideGuy93

Blind bought. On the first spray I got strong alcohol which turned into Axe, then it smelt straight up like a middle school locker room. A couple hours later I sprayed three more times and it smelt amazingly sweet. You guys weren't lying, it's pure bubblegum! I kept picking up the bottle to smell the atomizer, this stuff is great. It may become one my favorites. Addicting. Thank you Jeremy!

JSnipeZ

The epitome of clean and fresh.

robertwembridge

I am writing this review from the perspective of its own fragrance.

Montblanc Legend Spirit is perhaps the most physical sensation-ous bubblegum smell I have ever experienced.

I can smell myself chewing 20 strips of pink bubblegum, adding sweet citrus, fresh and the purest water, light woods and notes of creamy white musk.

Honestly, I would call this a spring fragrance where the weather should be colder for this fragrance to have its perfect scenario, Summer would be extremely heavy on a sweet, fresh citrus fragrance. And it deserves its tier being one of the nicest subjectively affordable fragrances.

If you are a non-hobbyist who wants a straight-to-the-point fresh fragrance on a budget, look no further to Montblanc Legend Spirit, kudos for the bottle design. Gorgeous and simplistic. (please don't go down the fragrance rabbit hole)

7.5/10

Guitar 2016

This is a Nice scent, Fresh, Clean and Bright. The bottle explains everything. I bought it blind-buy after reading the positive comments with reasonable price. It opens up with slightly sweet fresh spicy , citrusy , Lavender and spices notes in the background then dry down is musky woody. The Combination of the Lavender and Cardamom notes is fantastic in the middle notes and the mid dry down. It is perfect for the spring and summer , l really enjoy it, when the weather is Warm. Longevity is Average, Highly Recommended.
Rating : 7.5 / 10

aaronxyz

This is something you would give to a 13 year old kid for their birthday. The middle school girls will thank them for not wearing axe body spray but your adult-self should get something better.

Yakatt4ck

This is probably the best fragrance for wearing to the gym or an outdoor workout. Gonna keep this in my football when I get to college.

Fraghead101

Smells like fresh laundry detergent. That’s it.

Eminavci

My fav gym scent, got compliments from my friends

Bilellegoat

Love it . Very underrated .

Bilellegoat

Underrated

Adeptus

May smell good on paper. But instantly turns into plain offensive synthetic detergent on my skin.

flem

Sweetish aquatic. Reminds me of the early 2000’s when Nautica and Adidas were the fragrances all the boys I was around wore. Fresh in general, synthetic, metallic, young. In the realm of this type of fragrance, this is one of the better ones.

I don’t think this one stands out enough to be worth an inclusion in a collection. Too similar to other fragrances and shower gels. It’s not bad if you can find some way to get it for like $20. If not, find a $20 option because that’s the price that this smells like.

EDIT: Tried this one again. It smells exactly like Cool Water to me. I haven’t actually smelled that in a few years, but if someone had this one I would swear that’s what they were wearing. Identical to my memory.

ashantismells

Picked this up today for £28.50 (50ml bottle). Instantly fell in love. Maybe its because my nose is new to this but it projects pretty strongly and lasts a while. I'm a sucker for anything citrusy and aquatic and this one knocks it out of the park.

Lemi

Keep in mind while reading - I have only been wearing it for a few days so I’m not sure on how to apply this fragrance optimally yet.

The opening is just beautiful, I definitely smell Invictus DNA, on my skin it does lose the sillage rather quickly but I do still manage get comments on it within the first hour or 4: so for the price and the fact its a fresh scent, I’d say it definitely lasts.

P.S. Oddly enough someone told me it smelled like aftersun cream on me (after about 3 hours of wear) ,.. I personally don’t smell that but after looking at the notes i can see why someone else could pick up a similar scent although you most likely won’t get that impression unless you are actually looking for similarities.

Anyway, this definitely gets a good rating from me, I would buy it again and recommend you guys to do so too if you are looking for an inoffensive scent that you can wear to the gym or even school/work on a hot day.

Peanutboy7

Legend Spirit is a solid fragrance and I totally get the resemblance to the Invictus Aqua DNA. For an EDT, it lasts surprisingly long and it is just another solid mont blanc fragrance. 7.5/10

Drxy81

This to me is like a lighter version of Rasasi Hawas. I wear this when I know I wont be out all day and I dont want to project like a monster. This is like the gym safe version of Rasasi Hawas.

Stevie-boy1965

Highly recommended light version of Invictus Aqua/Hawas dna, office and date safe, last substantially longer on clothes than skin and garners unsolicited compliments if you're into that sort of thing

Michel Silencieux

A likeable fresh fragrance. The dry down on my skin leaves a pleasant smell like an expensive moisturiser which gives way to a more powdery talcum smell. A daytime, warm weather fragrance, casual office safe and will not offend anyone. I wouldn’t wear this on a date as I think it lacks that “wow” factor. It’s probably better for younger guys, under 35 years.

Longevity is not great. It lasts about 4 hours on my skin with a moderate projection in the first 90 minutes. A safe fragrance to overspray. An easy blind buy if you want a casual freshie. Buy the 200ml bottle when it’s on discount and spray away and enjoy!

jeremyflagrance

This one is very cloying for my skin. I've worn it in the summer and winter and there's not one season where it suits me. I get this raspberry masculine scent that just clashes with itself and makes me regret choosing it for the day, every once in a while my curiosity gets the better of me. Willing to trade though, hit me up

Franz Gambini

Solid masculine scent, almost in a cliché sport guy way. Smells both young and mature. But there's a generic artificial smell to it that just gives me a headache everytime.

spinozas1677

Rating : 7 / 10
Price : Good

I am not a very big fan of sweet fragrances cuz it cloys and overwrites the hidden notes that are supposed to play an orchestra. Now this is wearable tho.

It opens with shower fresh, maybe tiny bit of barber shop skin lotion vibe at the very beginning
and then transforms into a bubble gum type of sweetness but with woody vibe
The way it replicates the bubble gum sweetness is that, it's the subtle remnant after taste of a gum.
When you chew a gum and left with just a tiny bit of sweetness lingering in your mouth,
It is THAT smell that you might expect.

Super interesting one
I would think this is suited for teens or whom just hit the puberty
Can't imagine a 30 yrs old guy with wearing this, it just makes it a little premature i.g

Perfect for daily college students choice
or maybe Sunday afternoon go for a walk choice frag.
Smells young, refreshing, high versatility, all - rounder.
Super cheap tho. Go for it.

harald.blomsnes

Easy to wear. Doesn’t offend anyone and stille gets compliments. 8,5/10

blood_and_wine

Montblanc seems to have a couple bangers with Legend Spirit and Legend EDP.
Spirit has a hint of Invictus sweetness, but not too much. I actually prefer this over Missoni Wave. I sent back my Invictus bottle because it was too sweet, the sweetness here is just right. It's fresh aquatic lavender with unfortunately meh longevity and sillage. Although it is probably the safest freshie you can get. Nobody will be offended by this.

Bottle is sexy with that chrome accent. I have no white bottles in my small collection so this is definitely a plus and a nice change from clear glass. The bottle just looks hot AF. Unlike Legend EDP, you can see how much juice is left by shining your phone's flashlight behind the bottle, which is a plus.

For 36 euros (100ml) I think it's a no-brainer and blind-buy safe.

8.7/10 Awesome stuff.

dprieto12

My favorite Invictus Aqua clone, performance isn't great but I'm still tempted to grab a 30ml of this just for the gym or the Southwestern heat.

scentman717

This is a nice fragrance that actually lasts a decent time on clothes even after washing. Very nice on a summer day that isn’t super hot.

BungleBungle

The bottle itself makes a good review - it's white. White, clean-cut, fresh fragrance. But I would like to see some colour on this white canvas. I think it's good for spring when you are outside and everything is blooming - it mixes very well with this perfume. But when I'm inside I cannot notice it most of the time because of my dry skin. Still it's enough to last you the day in the office. To some it might smell a bit synthetic - something resembling a deodorant stick. Totally fine fragrance which will be a great deal if you'll find it on sale.

Skender's scents

I bought 2 bottles at the airport for an amazing deal. Great fresh summer scent.
Blind buyable in my opinion.

jordanlui100

I like Nautica voyage more. I bought this and gifted to a friend because I hated it. It is not for me. If you are over 30, do NOT wear this. This is the most zesty and juvenile scent ever. Smells too sweet and synthetic. Don't get me wrong, I like sweet fragrances, my favorite fragrance is Eros Flame. Price is alright but this fragrance is just not my cup of tea.

whatsbrowafflinabout

my 3rd favorite freshie as of now. this shit is spectacular

BUY THIS OVER NAUTICA VOYAGE!! it is only, at most, $10 more than nautica and smells much better

Fresh, aquatic, and citrusy. Doesn't last very long yhough

Timyoungn304

Idk if I’ve written anything on this before but here goes. The initial spray or smelling it off the atomizer I enjoy it. Doesn’t take long for a transition into something I don’t like. Not sure what it is. Maybe my bottle is old and it’s “turned”. Maybe it’s my skin? I revisit it every few months and always the same conclusion. I need to maybe try it at Ulta where I know it’s a fresh bottle.

bloonpopper42

Fresh, masculine, and mass pleasing. Kind of smells like deodorant (but in a good way!). Pretty great for the price.

FreshieLover

One of the most awful dry downs on a fragrance i have ever smelt, idk how people find it decent

William Bergamot

It's not listed as a top recommended but imo "CR7 Play It Cool Cristiano Ronaldo" is a direct clone of this scent.

Aramouis

This is tied for the best MB cologne along with Explorer IMHO. In the line of Invictus/ AF Fierce types of colognes, I think this is the best and most sophisticated of that lot.
I feel like it would not do well on a very hot summer day, however, as it would bring an overheated, nauseous feeling.
9/10

Steveparadox

Nice scent in the vein of Invictus Aqua. Very poor performance so not worth picking up

trancexuluvr

Mixed feelings. It's a fine gym scent. Can smell like an "upscale" version of Axe bodyspray. The main note, to me, is like fresh Christmas pine but not Christmasy. I'm surprised I haven't noticed others mention this as well.

I got a tester, but I don't think I'll be getting a full bottle.

everpando

a great fresh smell and perfect for summer, but the longevity disappears within 2-3 hours then i cant smell it on my skin. maybe i got a bad batch.

Bronstet

* Nice refreshing cologne with a fresh and sweet fragance base with a citrus twist to it
* Nice drydown of powder, lavender a touch of spice
* Much less sweetness than most fresh and sweet fragrances
* Good longevity
* Goes in a difference direction from the original Legend and Explorer which try too hard to clone Creed colognes

* Drydown becomes more powdery and less distinct as time goes on
* Aroma is too similar overall to other more and far less expensive fresh and aquatic "blue" style fragrances such as Adidas Ice Dive and Invictus Aqua once the citrus dies down
* Leans young and is not suitable for older men
* Poor projection and sillage as it dries down

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a very refreshing cologne. It's a fresh aquatic style that leans towards fresh and sweet but has a very nice citrus twist to it that differentiates it from other "blue" fragrances on the market. That citrus touch really sets it apart from even its own flankers in the Legend lineup and its brethren in the Explorer lineup, which IMHO try way too hard to be Creed clones. The drydown leans towards powder, lavender, musk and a touch of spice.

This is far less sweet than most fresh and sweet colognes. It is noticeably less sweet than the Paco Rabanne Invictus and the Versace Eros lines. This makes it more appealing to users who find sweet colognes far too cloying for their liking.

Unfortunately, Legend Spirit loses that nice citrus touch as it dries down and time goes on. After that, it smells too much like pretty much every other "blue" fragrance out there that are both more and less expensive than it. I notice a particularly remarkable similarity to Adidas Ice Dive once both dry down.

The entire Montblanc Legend line is clearly competing with the Paco Rabanne Invictus line, and as such Legend Spirit also leans very young. It's a good all-season performer for anyone in their 40's or younger and would work as a unisex fragrance for women as well. It's probably not appropriate for older men. It's good for any indoor and outdoor activity but is probably not good for formal occasions.

Longevity is good though projection and sillage tend to drop off rapidly to skin level.

Merko

Not for me. Someone once said it smells like Glade toilet air freshener, and sadly I've been unable to shake that thought. It has a synthetic edge to it and it is a bit cloying. It is okay for the gym as a cheapy that you can just throw on, but I'm going to sell this one if I can. I have since bought Legend Spirit Eau de Parfum which feels a bit more grown-up and is a better all-rounder.

410RudyRuuu

100 1000 1000000 percent INVICTUS AQUA

THIS STUFF IS GOOOOOOOD IF YOU LOVED THAT DNA

Dark Owl

Fantastic fragrance, which thankfully smells nothing like Missoni Wave (which is one of my worst blind buys but I digress). Legend Spirit is more in the ball park (or smell park!) of Invictus Aqua or YSL Y Live, I think the Lavender here makes it stand out from those though, in a good way (a touch like YSL l'Homme Cologne Bleue).

I'm not usually into *sweeter fresh fragrances (bar perhaps the timeless classic Versace Blue Jeans, if that can be classed as fresh) but even after nearly five years of owning LS I'm still looking for something to match it's feel-good vibes and pleasantly aromatic scent bubble.

*This isn't super-sweet or cloying but as with most fragrances it might go that way if over-sprayed during very hot weather, for which there are other, lighter options.

Advantageous01

Juvenile, cheap smelling, and cloyingly sweet.

Nauticus9

A simple and clean summer fragrance with average longevity. It is something you can just throw on and smell good without worrying that it is too strong or offensive. Super safe and it will excel during hot summer days. A nice fresh cheapie that deserves a spot in my collection.

OBrien1510

People throw around "bubble gum" a lot when talking about this one and sure it is a little sweet but I wouldn't classify it has bubble gum sweet. There's really not much to say about this one other than it's an aquatic, shower gel type fragrance with a little bit of sweetness. It's not setting the world alight but I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone that would actively dislike this fragrance

clownboi1792

I didn't think I would like this scent. I'm not really into bubble gum sweet scents. However I sprayed it on a tester strip at a cosmetics shop and when I smelled it a bit later I really enjoyed it. I ended up buying a 3.4 oz (100ml) bottle online for around $30.

Projection isn't awful, but isn't great. Personally I don't like fragrances that project a lot. I do think there is a good amount of sillage when I move, though. And that tends to last me my entire work day. I can even smell it on myself throughout the day.

For the price I payed I am incredibly satisfied. It's a sweet, yet fresh, spring and summertime scent.

EJJ

Smells like sweet blue shower gel. Something I would wear to a doctor's visit.

otteromkram

Maybe my nose is broken, but the longevity on this seems like only a couple of hours and turns into a skin scent after that.

The scent is overall very good and seems to mimic Invictus Aqua fairly well. If you like Aqua and Hawas, you'll like Legend Spirit.

Given the price point, I might try buying from a different vendor and see if it was just a batch issue for the longevity quirk.

Marcjohn86

Been stocking up on summer cheapies, and this is one that I've heard good things about recently. I've heard it described as being a less obnoxious take on Invictus Aqua, a more aromatic take on Invictus Aqua, and I kinda see how that could be. I don't have Invictus Aqua, but I do have Invictus, and to me especially in the opening this smells like a cross between Invictus and Montblanc Legend, or for some who aren't acquainted with Legend, you could consider it like a cross between Invictus and Fierce. I'm getting that citrusy/sweet, opening from Invictus, it's almost identical in the opening to Invictus' opening but it quickly turns into a more aquatic type of fragrance with this somewhat sea salty accord that reminds me a little bit of Acqua di Gio Profondo actually. It never goes too far into the bubblegum direction that Invictus does, which makes me happy because I had seen that this was supposed to be less bubblegummy than Invictus Aqua, and that's why I got it. As it dries, I get a little bit more of that Legend/Fierce style DNA with lavender, oak moss and musk. I think this will be awesome for hot summer nights, and I can't wait to give it more wears.

Frant1clmao

Fresh everyday fragrance, good for the price as well. The first thing that hit me when I tried this fragrance was the pink pepper, pretty pungent to me. The dry-down carries this fragrance in my opinion, it slowly transitions into a more fresh and citrusy fragrance. Overall 8.5/10. I'll still be sticking to Nautica Voyage.

mxhenrie

Airy and watery bubblegum smell, definitely a solid daily wear frag with inoffensive (poor) projection and longevity. You can’t go wrong with it but you can’t go that right with it either.

Sweetboy05

It's alright. I like it, but its not a love for me.

Raymundo

I love it. It's so bright, uplifting, sweet, positive vibe yet in a confident and manly manner. Good projection for the first 2 hours and stays on skin for up to 6 hours. The perfect sunny day scent.

Tony Shades

Best rendition of the Invictus scent profile without that obnoxious synthetic sweet salty accord in the original and more aromatic aquatic notes. Very pleasant and wearable compared to the original, even if oversprayed.

chrisk252

Bright, citrusy, aquatic, refreshing, simple scent. Subtly sweet and very versatile. I know it's a cheapie and generic, but I keep coming back to it, despite my preference for older vintage or natural scents. It's just a clean, pleasant, refreshing scent. Very nice...maybe a love.

Scent: 8 / Sillage: 7 / Longevity: 6

BLKHWK

Of all Mont Blanc fragrances, I've tried most and repurchased Individual several times, but, the other MB fragrances are "bested" by other offerings. This one by Armaf's Hunter.

Demus Anum

I still cant stand its synthetic/chemical pungent invasive scent but will keep trying to find the best way to wear it to bring out the best of it.

Tre de Fill

Good fragrance and I'm glad I bought it. A citrus-sea feel. I recommend it for warm weather. Overall rating 7.5/10

 
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