Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Cuba Milestone

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Cuba Milestone

Cuba Paris · 2020

4.0284 votes

Rank #31,545 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

In Crescendo
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba Milestone
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Crescendo2/4

Cuba Milestone2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

Cuba MilestoneCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.02/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIn Crescendo

SillageIn Crescendo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value91

Category winnerCuba MilestoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrassPatchouliOakmossJuniperStyraxAmberApple

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleSicilian BergamotBlack CurrantApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJuniperJasmine

Base

OakmossAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Apple. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer81

Fall91

Winter55

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba MilestoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Cuba Milestone by Cuba Paris brings the beloved smoky fruit profile to the budget aisle. It opens with an energetic splash of sweet pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright Sicilian bergamot, backed by a slight tartness from black currant. As the initial fruit splash calms, the heart reveals dry birch wood, earthy pat…

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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, In Crescendo or Cuba Milestone?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Cuba Milestone is rated 4.02/5 from 84 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Milestone for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Cuba Milestone?

In Crescendo lasts longest (In Crescendo 70/100, Cuba Milestone 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Cuba Milestone?

In Crescendo projects furthest (In Crescendo 63/100, Cuba Milestone 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Cuba Milestone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Apple.

Is In Crescendo or Cuba Milestone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Cuba Milestone?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Cuba Milestone has top notes of Pineapple, Sicilian Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla.