Amyi 3.18 vs Crescendo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amyi 3.18 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Amyi 3.18Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
CrescendoChoose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amyi 3.184/5
Crescendo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amyi 3.18
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amyi 3.18
- Sillage & projection
- Amyi 3.18
- Value for money
- Crescendo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amyi 3.18
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amyi 3.18AmyiCrescendoMax PhilipWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%
Category winnerAmyi 3.18Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
123 votes
40%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmyi 3.18
SillageAmyi 3.18
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCrescendoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
cacao84%
amber77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
tobacco86%
sweet72%
vanilla58%
fresh44%
amber30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AbsintheNutmeg
Heart
CacaoIrisTuberoseBenzoin
Base
Tonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodAmber
Top
GingerTobacco
Heart
Tonka BeanVanillaCacao
Base
CedarwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCacao, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring13
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,946
PerfumerMaria Fernanda Faigle
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#44,430
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAmyi 3.18Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmyi 3.18 is a woody, aromatic creation that balances the sharp edge of absinthe with a core of bitter cacao and iris. Designed for those seeking a bold, dark scent, it excels in cooler temperatures where its resinous tobacco base can fully unfold. It is a striking, sophisticated choice for evening wear, demanding con…
Reviews →Crescendo is a warm, spicy tobacco scent with a sharp ginger opening that quickly softens into vanilla, cacao and tonka. Once it settles, it turns smoother, sweeter and more woody, with cedar and benzoin giving the drydown a resinous finish. It reads richest in cool weather and especially at night. If you enjoy ginger…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amyi 3.18 or Crescendo?
Amyi 3.18 takes 4 of 5 categories. Amyi 3.18 is rated 4.05/5 from 123 votes; Crescendo is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amyi 3.18 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Crescendo for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amyi 3.18 or Crescendo?
Amyi 3.18 lasts longest (Amyi 3.18 76/100, Crescendo 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amyi 3.18 or Crescendo?
Amyi 3.18 projects furthest (Amyi 3.18 63/100, Crescendo 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amyi 3.18 and Crescendo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cacao, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Tobacco.
Is Amyi 3.18 or Crescendo better for summer or winter?
Crescendo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amyi 3.18 and Crescendo?
Amyi 3.18 has top notes of Absinthe and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cacao, Iris, Tuberose and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber. Crescendo has top notes of Ginger and Tobacco, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cacao, a base of Cedarwood and Benzoin.
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