Legend Blue

10 REASONS WHY THE RATINGS OF MLB "KEEP GOING UP" (BUT THE REVIEWS HERE DON'T REFLECT IT): The ratings on Montblanc Legend Blue in just over a month after its U.S. release have gone from 3.80 out of 5 to 4.00 out of 5. The movement of essentially 20 basis points is BEYOND remarkable in such a short time! And MLB's ratings should continue moving up. WHY?..... 1. 85%-90% of YouTube fragrance reviewers give SOLID marks to MLB. (Not reflective of the reviews here). 2. This fragrance is said by YouTube fragrance reviewers to rather easily grow on you--So personal ratings will actually get revised UPWARD over time. 3. MLB is designed MAINLY for those 26 and UP (more mature), not 18 to 25. The group 18 to 25 essentially has little interest in Parfum De Marley's Percival (not their thing), nor similar MLB....This group doesn't even "realize" MLB is NOT designed for them--They just think it's a sub-par fragrance and review it here accordingly.....downvoting otherwise positive reviews. 4. Most older members don't have time for reviews---just wearing, evaluating and VOTING on fragrances. 5. Who wouldn't want to smell similar to Percival? MLB--smelling similar to Percival-- is an easy to like, easy to wear, perfect everyday scent. For 20% of the price of Percival--when MLB is presently selling @ online discounters for $62/100ml.?? 6. It's said that the vast majority of fragrance buyers "make up their minds" on a fragrance based on smelling the initial seconds of the open. (This fragrance gets better and better-- AFTER THAT). See a "problem" with some of the reviewer comments here? 7. The "well informed" reviewers here listen to various online fragrance reviewers to discover what the real deal is on a fragrance before commenting (ie. They don't just talk out their *ss). 8. Remember the old saying, "The difference between THE MASSES and THEM ASSES is only different by a space"? (Some "reviewers" here need to stop being lazy sheep--and actually "fully" evaluate a fragrance before "reviewing" it. In this forum not doing so is considered disinformation--with no place for it in a "fragrance community". (ie. we're here to gain knowledge, not B.S.). 9. The lower the price goes on MLB, the higher the ratings will go (perceived value). The price will eventually go to $29/100ml. when it's all said and done. (ie. Montblanc's historical pricing trend). 10. The higher the ratings go on this fragrance, the more users will question their view of MLB, potentially re-rating it upwards--as again, this fragrance grows on you: So ultimately the wearers of MLB are actually more effective in "positively" changing voter ratings than reviewers are.

SUMMARY: 9/10 Fresh shower gel opening with addictive clean, woody dry down. Stellar all day performance. RAMBLING THOUGHTS: When I am wearing Legend Blue, and hours in to its dry down I get another whiff of its addictive clean/woody dry down, there is part of me that wants to give this my first 10/10... but I have to acknowledge that this isn't an overly original scent, nor is it particularly complex or deep. But for what it is, and at the price point it usually goes for, this is a truly amazing fragrance with possibly the most addictive dry down of the designers in my collection. The well balanced lavender and mint in the opening do give this a soapy, sporty, shower gel profile in the opening, but it is the dry down where this fragrance really starts to shine. And this isn't a case of "just power through the bad opening" because the opening is pleasant, clean, and refreshing... it is just that the dry down is so, so much better. An addictive Aambroxan powered dry down, mixed with smooth woods and a subtle sweet mustiness from the moss. This really is one of those addictive dry downs where you will find yourself taking every opportunity to "go in for a sniff"... except you don't really need to because the performance on this is stellar. Projection is moderate once it settles, but you (and anyone who gets in close to you) will be smelling this all day. If you put it on your clothes you will be smelling it the next day too. It will maintain decent sillage too in the hot weather or if you are particularly active. This fragrance does lack the fruity sweetness that is present in other entries in the Legend line and in so many blue fragrances, but in my mind that is a positive. The only sweetness in this fragrance comes from the mint in the opening, which is subtle and well balanced by the opening, and it settles down fairly fast. So if you are after a clean, blue fragrance without the over the top sweetness, Legend Blue is a great choice. UPDATE: Almost a year after I wrote this review, I am reducing the rating slightly to 8/10, but it is mostly because I have been exposed to so many more niche fragrances now, and the synthetic element of Legend Blue is much more evident to my nose now. But it is still a fantastic fragrance, particularly for its price point, which is one of the reasons I am keeping it rated so highly. For the price point, if you are looking for clean/woody fragrance, there are very few that come close.

Montblanc Legend Blue-- FULL REVIEW: I'm a regular reviewer with 30 years in men's fragrance, and take pride in painstakingly writing detailed reviews to accurately report on a fragrance for YOU. Sounds weird, but that's WHY I do it. That said, it's frustrating that this fragrance has seemed to be so "manipulated" negatively, when it is indeed a SOLID men's fragrance! The following are my takes on MLB--in no specific order: For MOST men about 26 and older (ie. mature, masculine, fresh and relaxed-upscale smelling). Moderate overall performance. Best suited for spring, summer and early fall. Possessing a very attractive and vibrant open of airy ambroxan combined with refreshingly smooth lavender and mint (having a "shower gel" vibe), MLB then dries down clean and fresh to a light blue aromatic fragrance reasonably reminiscent of Parfums de Marly's Percival at its core.....BUT WITH a subtle, masculine, nearly barbershop-style edge (ie. being notably smooth, semi-sweet, fresh spicy, sandalwoody, creamy-powdery, musky, with a touch of moss). Not ground-breaking, yet QUITE appealing! It draws from vibes of multiple different relatively well-known fragrances and is dead center in the wheelhouse of Montblanc's ability to master the "inspired by" modern composition. This fragrance MUST be given a "full-wearing" and worn all the way through to FULLY appreciate it. Also, word on the streets--ie. social media, etc.--is that it "positively" grows on you over time to where you will desire to wear it regularly, if not daily (ie. decant/sample worthy), while I just HUGE loved it from my first wearing at Macys. MLB has a wonderful open, transitional mid- and an amazing drydown! So you will more than appreciate it as a fresh, attractive, easy, everyday, change-of-pace, masculine, warm-weather wear. I personally expect the "Perfume (scent) Rating" of MLB to ultimately end up @ about 4.20/5 (first released in Feb. 2024 @3.68?!!), once the legitimate word on this fragrance completely gets out---and as the online price eventually settles at Montblanc's more typical range of about $35/100ml.....with ppl discovering this truly enjoyable composition, its easy wear versatility, and the notable value for the money. Do yourself a nice BIG favor and fully try it out!

My first impressions Legend Blue first impressions... So I tested this on tester card first then my wrist, first it opens a little like YSL MYSLF with a burst of sweet citruses maybe blended with fruity florals, as Legend Blue dries down one starts to get more of that Legend DNA, but it's more modern, like how Percival is to A&F Fierce, so you have Ambroxan as your base, and in this it seems to be a strong ambroxan. As the sweet citruses fade away you'll start to smell the mint, it's not a herbal/spicy mint, but more like a mint you might find in a spearmint gum, it's a little sweet, but it gives the fragrance a refreshing cleaness. This mixed with the Percival style middle and base could give that Sedley vibe so I can see why some may say that, but for me it's far closer to Percival but not a clone of that either as it has it's own character, it is blended to be smoother which I think is the Sandlewood as that does come across, also the base comes across deeper and bluer than Percival, almost has that BDC blue vibe in the base. Performance was also great off of my wrist, far better than the other two of the same Legend line. Verdict: I will be purchasing a full bottle of this soon, so that really says it all. [Edit] Update I think my first impressions nailed this fragrance, but owning a bottle has made me love it even more. Phenomenal! I got two compliments from strangers during my first two full wearings and a few more from family and friends over the past three weeks. It just works—easily my favorite Montblanc fragrance and, in my opinion, the best of the Legend line so far. Overall score: 8.5 / 10 , gorgeous opening and an equally good dry down, super versatile, an absolute Blue banger!

Really fresh, easy to wear and versatile scent. As someone who's tried Fierce, Legend, Legend EDP, Percival, and Vodka on the Rocks, this to me is one of the best in the line in terms of scent, quality, performance and price. I was considering getting Percival but after spending time with a travel size I realized it has a type of warm spice undertone that I didn't care for and sometimes would come out too much in the heat. This led me to Vodka on the Rocks but wish the price wasn't that much for a half size bottle. Then I saw this released last year and didn't think much of it. Finally gave it a try this month and it's pretty much eliminates that spicy undertone from Percival and makes it more fresh like Vodka on the Rocks but only for $30. For that I'm happy. I also know Kaaf is an option people like to recommend but from the reviews it seemed like the quality of the scent was hit or miss so didn't want to risk getting it. That one has a high oil concentration so it supposedly lasts forever but longevity doesn't mean much to me if a scent has a harsh undertone. Because then you're just smelling a rough scent for 12+ hours. Either way, I'm happy with this bottle in my collection and gonna give it heavy wear