Legacy Private Edition

I was the first to react here on this fragrance before I had it. Now after owning it for about a year and a half I come back. Not with a review but with a comparison. But first, it would be nice if the frag community could judge this one for it's merits. Blind bought this one after the original Legacy, which we tested first for me and my eldest son because I like it and I am a great fan of Ronaldo. He is my compatriot. I'm biased. Sure I am. I prefer the original. Today I received Pal Zileri Viaggio D'Africa. Quite a popular fragrance in the community but hard to get. Although it is a very hot day here (26-28 C) Too hot for these 2, I am comparing both on skin and on paper. First half hour: The same scent as Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Private Edition. Only that one is far stronger. Is an EDP. According to the note breakdown here Viaggio a l'Africa has the same bases notes as CL Private Edition middle notes. After a little more than 2 hours Viaggio a L'Africa is taking a nap. It's still there, I hear it snoring, but CR private edition is still kicking and jumping as when it left from it's spray. Now this is where the testing ends, because I am going to take a shower. Curious to see what is left of both afterwards. will try to treat them fairly. Private Edition is still there. So is Viaggio a l'Africa though very faint now. On paper this one is now getting sweeter. Subtle, very much like Colonia Purissima is. I get the Vetiver now. And Ink. Private Edition on paper, still maintains the odd top note of maple syrup. Maybe it's linear, maybe the drydown is yet to start. Great projection. performs far better than pal Zileri. That is for sure. By the way: Here in the Netherlands I can buy Private Edition now for 16 €/50 ML. I had bought an additional 30 LM bottle last month for 12.95 €. Couldn't leave it there. Not that I will run out of my 50 ML bottle soon, because I rarely use it. But that doesn't mean it's not good. It is unique because it's unlike anything else I own. So is the original Legacy for that matter.(A little bit weird Apple/Cinnamon combination), but still very cozy and likeble. More than the Private Edition Would like to hear the opinion of fragrance connaisseurs on the comparison.

Got this as a blind buy and am very impressed. It smells really good. The bottle is a work of art. Solid blue glass, gold script, copper metal cap with black herringbone-textured “grip”, and the same herringbone-textured grip is on the sides - a great design that makes the bottle easy to hold in a humid environment like a gym or a locker room, after a shower. The magnetic cap is a great feature too. All fragrances should come with these. The sprayer is better than most too, responsive to gentle pressure, a full spray is metered for a moderate application, appropriate for the potency. Opening is herbal, aromatic, smells awesome, then there’s a kind of resinous, slightly sweet note (maple sap?) which evolves into woody amber. Got this as a blind buy, and am really impressed. For the price (I paid AU$15 / US$11 for 50ml) it represents incredible value for money - and smells so good it elicits compliments from strangers. Applied some before going to the supermarket this morning and had TWO people ask what I was wearing, one young lady who had seen me walking with my parrots initially asked about them, then mid-conversation commented that I "smelled really good” and what was it. Celebrity fragrances can often be hit and miss but this is a winner. I love woods and amber and Legacy Private Edition is the best of both worlds, a pleasant, versatile fragrance with great excellent performance. IMHO a safe blind buy - smells amazing, natural and high quality- although it almost certainly is synthetic, it doesn't smell synthetic in the way some fragrances do, smells way more expensive than it is, and has excellent performance. A class act. Like its namesake.

This is amazing... Everyone at work loves this scent. Tried it for a week now. The closes thing to this...is pure Malt/pure Havane By Mugler. When it comes to the gourmand sweetness. It smells like maple syrup, wood chips and earthy(like damp dirt after a storm). But i'm happy with the buy. Everyone who was selling this...Wanted $100+ for it...ah, nope. Thank god for google... But anyway, it's great... It's very woody, after the dry down. This is a must, if you can handle gourmand sweetest with a woody earth tone. BTW: I love playing with the magnetic cap. I used seven sprays...both wrist, behind my ears, back & front of my neck, chest. Will I buy this again?...Yes. SKU Number: 8051196500012 Batch Number: 6301B (Production Date: 01/2016) Age: 21+ From: Perfume Click Size: 100 ML Scent: 7.5/10 (Nice) Value: 6.5/10 (Cost $50.00) Sillage: 7.5/10 (Three to four feet) Longevity: 6.5/10 (Solid six hours) Creativity: 7.5/10 (Maple sap & smokey wood chips) Projection: 7/10 (About two hour) Versatility: 10/10 (Anytime & anywhere) Compliments: 7/10 (The women like it) Until next time, I'll catch you on the flipside.

Tested this in the store a few times. Very unique cologne in that it has a prominent maple syrup note as mentioned below. Despite that, it's not very sweet as it's more woody and also dark. There is no coffee note listed, but it does give off the slightest vibe of that. I think this is fantastic for cooler weather and is the best of all the CR fragrances. Kudos to the mystery perfumer. People are saying this is a good value but it's almost $50 for the 50ml bottle at retail, here in Japan. If it were around $25, then it would be a steal. Try it, if you're into these heavy amber/vanilla/syrupy type scents. UPDATE: I finally purchased this for $25, an opened 50ml bottle almost full. At that price, I was willing to jump on this. Beautiful bottle with a magnetic cap and good sprayer. It is a great fragrance, a "love" for me. Dark and woody with the maple note adding a bit of sweetness. Good performance. My gf said she liked this, and she's very picky about giving compliments on my fragrances. Rochas Man is inferior and different; it's more watered down than Legacy PE and contains a more prominent coffee note.

So, who rated this stuff? It's not available yet. I have been looking out for it since it was here reported. It has 4 of my favorit notes: Sandelwood-Tonka beans, Amber and also Neroli. Having the entire line of the original, including aftershave, deo and showergel, and liking it, this special edition is a must have. But as I said, the special edition is not yet available, not even on Ronaldo's own website. Unfortunately a lot of fragrance fans seem to rate on fragrances just for...well, whatfor? Attention? This has resulted that I do not take the reviews here for serious anymore. Also those people who have just sprayed a fragrance once and write essayes on it afterwards, are completely worthless

Amazing! Tried in shop - loved it - sharp clean coffee-like note (that doesn't smell exactly like coffee) - definitely has a characteristically unique, expensive and classy (very slightly oudish) vibe. My daughter hated the smell and would tell my wife if I bought this one, so I had to refrain from buying. One of the best low-budget celebrity fragrances that has come out in a while I think (although not that low-budget). Pleasant resulting vanilla dry down. I recommend getting your nose on this one.

This really surprised me in the best way. it's unique, but not over the top or loud. the wood is very nicely balanced out by this slight brown sugar undertone. it just projects a very nice, well rounded scent. there's definitely some freshness underneath, but it's nowhere near overpowering. And it really completely evaporates on the dry down, which leaves you with a woody, slightly sweet excellent scent. 9/10. shocked that I love it so much. around forty dollars, I'd say it's a good buy.

A great affordable fragrance. Great projection and longivety. This scent is very warm and welcoming. Definitely a cold weather scent. Its sweet but at the same time it gives me some incense/coffee wibe. This is a very masculine scent. Don't overspray this! Not a great office scent because of that strong profile. This is more of a "go out" or date scent. I can see young men pull this of, but this starts leaning to more mature men. Maybe 30+.

Jomoves is right about longevity - this thing is a monster. It outlasts my bottles of Mugler Pure Malt and Pure Havane. Definitely, must be inching towards special niche territory for its projection and longevity. Wow. Initial results are promising. Update: Yes indeed. Fantastic performance and longevity. Golden sweet seductive maple that girls go crazy for. Tremendous value because you don't ever need more than 2 or 3 sprays max.

Moondawn Blue Jeans and this have nothing in common on skin either. Nor scent nor performance. Both Legacy's are unique fragrances, and very good quality. I have these 3, so I'm capable of comparing them. Private Edition has also beasty projection. I own one and gave another to my son. I can smell it on him outside in the park in winter from 2 meters away, while he wears a long coat, at least 3 hours after applying it.

This perfume surprised me, at this price range in a hot condition it stayed quite long. After 30 minutes in asian open air and 5 hours in air conditioning... it still stayed. Initially the sweeter smell was disturbing later it turned out beautifully. More suitable for casual hangout. Not for party or for office. It really meant for cold and fresh weather. Not recommended in a hot and humid condition.

First time i smelled this i tought this was absolutely disgusting, but after some time, i gave this another chance and WOW, i totally changed opinion. This is a unique, elegant and masculine fragrance, really really mesmerizing. On this i smell maple syrup, some erbal notes and a little bit of coffee, really strange combinations but the result is superb. Performance is also good, 6+ hours 9/10

Lovely fragrance. Bit sweet, but well balanced. The dry down is just awesome. Love the vanilla and maple syrup combo. Got a lot of compliments from woman and men as well. I just got this EDP for a steal in Holland: 50ml for just 15 euro! Longevity is great, wearing it now for 8.5 hours and i still smell the perfume. Sillage is just above average. All and all a must have in your collection.

Helooo my lovely fragheads! This is a calm, chilled & put your feet up version of crlegacy Its very incense and spice based with sweetness in a very medieval way Reminds me of Portugal in the evening with fire burning and everyone enjoying a meal in the country house farm Heart warming fragrance if you've a taste for hot holiday destinations you'll get what I'm saying : )

Prices are skyrocketing because it's sold out everywhere. No longer a cheapie. Very unique woody and sweet fragrance with the "maple syrup" note. Decent performance. Cooler weather and evenings is best for this. Ronaldo's top fragrance, but CR7 Game On is good, too (Armani Stronger With You clone). The original red bottle CR7 is also decent; smells like a woody Le Male.

Wow, brilliant take on a modern yet classy fragrance with style, personality and sophistication. This juice is perfectly blended and very well balanced so it never gets to sweet or cloying. At some stage it even reminds me slightly of Alain Delon Plus from 1987, at least the overall vibe. Very brave release from CR and his creative Team! Bravo!

It's crazy how much I like this perfume, I bought it because it's not that expensive and I had seen reviews that it smells like coffee. I use it on a daily basis cause I want it to be my flagship scent, the scent on clothes lasts up to 2 days; I also receive many compliments.

It is good, really good! Definitely a compliment getter for me, for this price it's an absolute champion in my opinion. Very spicy, something to wear for the night. Partner smells gingerbread notes, I smell wood, vanilla and cedar. Long lasting.

I really like the syrupy barbershop thing going on here. I like it better then the syrupy whatever going on in dior sauvage elixer. this smells great.

Another rediculous comparison, is Rochas.