Legion 1743

Olfactory Experience

Legion 1743 opens with a potent blast of cinnamon that borders on Big Red gum. The honey note is present, but it's more like artificial honey flavoring than the real deal, lacking depth and nuance. I don’t detect any osmanthus. The heart introduces a syrupy benzoin, lending a medicinal quality reminiscent of cherry cough syrup. The labdanum is dialed way down, and instead of a genuine ambergris salty musk, there's a general sweetness verging on cloying. The drydown is a muddled mix of tonka bean and vanilla, with a noticeable plasticky undertone and only a suggestion of patchouli, losing much of the original's richness. It doesn’t capture the full complexity; the experience is flatter and less sophisticated.

Is it Worth It?

Wearing Legion 1743 gets you in the ballpark of the Oajan experience, delivering a general impression of spiced honey. But you sacrifice the refined character, the intriguing depth, and the well-blended nature of the original. The result is a somewhat synthetic, less satisfying wear. If you absolutely crave the idea of spiced honey but only want to spend minimally to explore the genre, this could work. But don’t expect a truly similar experience.

Performance Reality Check

Legion 1743 lasts approximately 5-6 hours on my skin, projecting strongly for the first hour at about an arm's length, then quickly fading to a skin scent. I wore it to a casual outdoor gathering, and while noticeable initially, it became almost undetectable after a few hours of mingling.