Legacy

I own Blue Talisman (EDP) and have compared these side by side. If you’re looking for a one-to-one dupe of Blue Talisman, you’ll likely be disappointed. The opening of Legacy lacks the spicy notes that blend so perfectly into the juicy pear and ginger in the original, adding nuance that works incredibly well. Legacy doesn’t have those same spices, and I suspect that’s due to the Akigalawood either not being the Givaudan version or other materials being used in its place. Legacy also has a noticeable musk in the opening that I don’t detect in Blue Talisman, or at least not nearly as prominently. That musk carries through the opening, mid, and dry-down and, in my opinion, is the main differentiating factor between Legacy and Blue Talisman. In fact, when I first sprayed Legacy, I was very disappointed. While I did recognise the juicy pear opening, the ginger wasn’t very prominent and the musk was very much at the forefront. It can best be described (respectfully) as old-worldly. I’ve even seen another comment describe it as “old lady.” However, after three weeks, Legacy has changed significantly in a short amount of time. The musk is now less noticeable and feels more complementary to the other notes, the ginger pops more, and the musk no longer gives off such an old-world feel. As with many UAE fragrances, I suspect this will continue to improve with time. While this may sound harsh towards Legacy, I actually rate it highly as a fragrance, and you can clearly smell that the quality is there. It just isn’t Ex Nihilo level quality. That said, it sits in the same general ballpark as Blue Talisman, and as long as you’re comfortable with a little more musk and less spice, it’s still well worth picking up for the price.

This has a creamier sunscreen note that the OG doesn't have, or at least has it toned down. When you first spray both, this is noticeably stronger, but that projection doesn't last too long. The OG has lighter projection, and both seem to last the same amount of time on skin and clothes at the end of the day. This type of scent profile amps up when your body heats up, and people catch your sweet scent bubble. You may also become anosmic to this scent. I sprayed it before going to a new doctor, and the first comment the doctor made was that I smelled good. She also wanted to know the name of it. At that point, I couldn't smell it on myself, but the whole room smelled like it when I started to consciously think about the smell in the room and how sweaty I was lol. The OG is slightly better quality-wise wise and I found it at a better price on ZGO with a random discount code (use the Capital One Chrome extension). But for the price of this, I'll be using it as a gym/errands scent and reserving the OG for dates, dinners, office, etc. This and Versace Eros Energy are my heavy hitters for summer 2025. Edit: Forgot to mention, this is the best clone fragrance in my collection and one of the most versatile, clone and non-clone. It feels criminal to even call it a clone. The best summer fragrance under $100, period.

I wore this for several consecutive days before daring to write this review. The opening is quite clean ripe pear mixed with cold ginger, and bergamot cutting through just enough to keep it from being overly sweet. Maison Asrar completely removed the orange note from the top, and that was the right call. Many clones tend to have a harsh sweetness right from the start Legacy does not. The mid is its strongest point. The jasmine here isn’t heavy or cloying it is light and airy in the truest sense. The Akigalawood underneath elevates the florals without masking them. This combo is closer to Blue Talisman than any other clone I’ve tried. The dry down: amber + white musk + a hint of vanilla. It sits close to the skin and lasts quite a while. The vanilla isn’t overpowering just enough to add some warmth, nothing more. Sillage is moderate it won't fill a room, but people standing close can definitely catch whiffs of it. To me, this is not a drawback at all. The community often mentions a 90–95% similarity to Blue Talisman. After testing it myself, I can confidently say that number isn't just marketing. Personal rating: 9/10

Usually when I hear of unisex, the fragrance typically leans more to either masculine or feminine. But by damn this is perfectly in the middle. Either can pull this off and feel confident in it. This is fresh with a slight touch of sweetness from the pear with a warm drydown of amber and musk. I'd use this primarily in the spring and summer As for the scent. I like it, not a love. But with these clone houses, I know maceration is a thing. So if it developed significantly enough to warrant an edit, I'll be back. 7/10 Update: It's nearly three weeks later and it matured well. And wow, the notes seemed to have adjusted better over time. It smells, deeper and richer before. What started out as 3 hours longevity is now about 7, maybe slightly over that. It projects much better now as well. This definitely shines as a warm weather scent. When the sun heats up your skin, that's when this fragrance really activates. This is now a hit in my collection Updated rating 9.1/10

I bought Afnan Turathi Electric as I'm chasing this BT DNA. I got the Legacy MAISON ASRAR a couple of weeks back, trust me when I say this " Turathi Electric is nothing as compared to this GEM" My God, this perfume is a mistake, for 50$ you can't sell something like this. Charge me 220$ for this, and I will come back and get 2 more. If I am the owner of Maison Asrar, I will not sell this without macerating every single bottle. This smells complex and deep, pleasant, but not sweet, erotic, but not feminine. This is the perfume you want to wear when you're drunk and want to enjoy a scent. I don't want to eat anything but just drink coffee, so I can continue to enjoy it. Maybe it's me, but I like it over my 200+ perfumes. I have ordered my 2nd bottle within a week. Performance was weak at the start, but it's getting better every day. Maison Asrar, If you want to thank me, please send me a few bottles, please, [email protected] . I am hyping this till I die.