Fragrance comparison

Equestrian vs In Crescendo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

Equestrian

Sonoma Scent Studio

3.7634 votes

Rank #21,472 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Equestrian takes 2 of 4 categories.

Equestrian
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
In Crescendo
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Equestrian2/4

In Crescendo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EquestrianSonoma Scent Studio

In CrescendoINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityEquestrian

SillageIn Crescendo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

leather61%

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both green, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleGrass

Heart

HayLeatherVioletJasmine Sambac

Base

PatchouliLabdanumVirginia CedarBenzoinOakmossLight AmberSandalwood

Notes

GrassPatchouliOakmossJuniperStyraxAmberApple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesApple, Grass, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer58

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,472

PerfumerLaurie Erickson

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEquestrianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Equestrian by Sonoma Scent Studio opens with crisp apple and freshly cut grass, setting an outdoorsy mood right away. As it warms on skin, dry hay and soft leather emerge alongside subtle violet. Base notes of Virginia cedar, oakmoss, and light amber add grounding warmth, making it ideal for crisp autumn afternoons.

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In Crescendo by INME presents a raw, grassy opening that settles into an earthy, mossy base. Designed for men, this 2023 release features a blend of crisp apple, juniper, and deep patchouli. It works well for casual daily wear, especially during spring months when the green, plant-like character feels most natural on …

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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, Equestrian or In Crescendo?

Equestrian takes 2 of 4 categories. Equestrian is rated 3.76/5 from 34 votes; In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Equestrian for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Equestrian or In Crescendo?

Equestrian lasts longest (Equestrian 76/100, In Crescendo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Equestrian or In Crescendo?

In Crescendo projects furthest (In Crescendo 63/100, Equestrian 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Equestrian and In Crescendo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Grass, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Equestrian or In Crescendo better for summer or winter?

Equestrian suits daytime wear; In Crescendo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Equestrian and In Crescendo?

Equestrian has top notes of Apple and Grass, heart notes of Hay, Leather, Violet and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin. In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax.