Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Crescendo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Crescendo

Lanvin

3.9259 votes

Rank #7,306 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crescendo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crescendo
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arantxa3/7

Crescendo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Crescendo
Community sentiment: Crescendo
Longevity: Arantxa
Sillage & projection: Arantxa
Value for money: Arantxa
Versatility: Crescendo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crescendo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

CrescendoLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.92/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 47%Had 4%Want 49%

Category winnerCrescendoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

53%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCrescendoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityArantxa

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerArantxaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

iris77%

tuberose69%

smoky61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

HyacinthHawthornJuniper BerriesRose HipSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IncenseIrisSpicesAmberTuberoseHyacinthCarnation

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHyacinth and Spices. Durations are only published for Arantxa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerCrescendoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerCrescendoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arantxa opens with a sharp burst of wild juniper berries and soapy green stems. The initial alcohol flash fades within three minutes, revealing crisp spring hyacinth and clean floral accords. It feels breezy, crisp, and distinctly outdoorsy. As the composition warms on skin, tart rose hip and subtle kitchen spices sof…

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Crescendo by Lanvin is a 1965 oriental floral that balances spicy warmth with a striking tuberose core. It projects a deep, incense-laden character suitable for cooler evenings or formal autumn wear. This fragrance offers a mature, exotic experience for those who appreciate classic scents with an amber base that linge…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arantxa or Crescendo?

Crescendo takes 4 of 7 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Crescendo is rated 3.92/5 from 59 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crescendo for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Crescendo?

Arantxa lasts longest (Arantxa 75/100, Crescendo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Crescendo?

Arantxa projects furthest (Arantxa 70/100, Crescendo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Crescendo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Crescendo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arantxa is the stronger pick. For winter, Crescendo is the stronger pick. Arantxa suits daytime wear; Crescendo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.