Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,648 ratings analysed

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #120 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Crescendo
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

In Crescendo1/4

Isola Blu3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

Isola BluRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

61%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both green, woody and fresh

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

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesGrass, Amber 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#120

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher 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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Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white fl…

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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 Isola Blu?

Isola Blu takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, In Crescendo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, In Crescendo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Isola Blu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Amber and Apple.

Is In Crescendo or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Isola Blu?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Isola Blu has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of Cedar, Birch, Juniper Berries and Grass.