Fragrance comparison

Asian Inspiration vs In Tune

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

3 wins

Asian Inspiration

The Merchant of Venice

4.09188 votes

Rank #9,942 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

In Tune

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,339 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asian Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories.

Asian Inspiration
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
In Tune
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Asian Inspiration3/4

In Tune1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Asian Inspiration
Sillage & projection: Asian Inspiration
Value for money: In Tune
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asian Inspiration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asian InspirationThe Merchant of Venice

In TuneINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAsian Inspiration

SillageAsian Inspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIn TuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

oud72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomBergamot

Heart

SageSaffronNutmegBlack PepperAgarwood (Oud)

Base

VetiverSiam BenzoinCedarLeather

Notes

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)CardamomBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women15

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#63,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsian InspirationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asian Inspiration by The Merchant of Venice is a refreshing aromatic green perfume that blends crisp citrus with herbal warmth. It opens with an energizing splash of bitter orange, Italian bergamot, and cool cardamom pods before settling into an earthy heart of green sage and gentle black pepper. The dry-down introduc…

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In Tune by INME leans into a bold, spice-forward profile for men. It centers on a warm, woody base of oud and patchouli that feels grounded and persistent. Ideal for cooler weather, this 2023 release brings together sharp pepper and rich saffron for a scent that demands attention during crisp autumn evenings or nights…

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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, Asian Inspiration or In Tune?

Asian Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. Asian Inspiration is rated 4.09/5 from 188 votes; In Tune is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Asian Inspiration for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose In Tune for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Asian Inspiration or In Tune?

Asian Inspiration lasts longest (Asian Inspiration 67/100, In Tune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asian Inspiration or In Tune?

Asian Inspiration projects furthest (Asian Inspiration 64/100, In Tune 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asian Inspiration and In Tune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Asian Inspiration or In Tune better for summer or winter?

In Tune suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asian Inspiration and In Tune?

Asian Inspiration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Saffron, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Siam Benzoin, Cedar and Leather. In Tune features Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli.