Fragrance comparison

Crown Jewel vs In Tune

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crown Jewel

Alexander

4.006 votes

Rank #52,735 Warm SpicyWoody

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?

Crown Jewel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crown Jewel
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
In Tune
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Crown Jewel3/4

In Tune1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crown JewelAlexander

In TuneINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCrown Jewel

SillageCrown Jewel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIn TuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

oud72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack Pepper

Heart

ConiferAmberCardamomCedarCaramel

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Notes

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)CardamomBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Cardamom 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrown JewelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crown Jewel by Alexander is a warm, spicy woody scent built around saffron and pepper up top, then ambered woods with cardamom and a clear caramel sweetness. The dry-down turns smoother and creamier, with vanilla and sandalwood wrapped around an oud-style depth. It usually suits cool weather and evening wear best. If …

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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, Crown Jewel or In Tune?

Crown Jewel takes 3 of 4 categories. Crown Jewel is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; In Tune is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Crown Jewel for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, Crown Jewel or In Tune?

Crown Jewel lasts longest (Crown Jewel 80/100, In Tune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crown Jewel or In Tune?

Crown Jewel projects furthest (Crown Jewel 65/100, In Tune 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crown Jewel and In Tune smell similar?

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

Is Crown Jewel or In Tune better for summer or winter?

Crown Jewel suits evening wear; In Tune suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crown Jewel and In Tune?

Crown Jewel has top notes of Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper, heart notes of Conifer, Amber, Cardamom and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. In Tune features Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli.