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In Crescendo vs Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) 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.

  • Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

    Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

In Crescendo1/4
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)
Sillage & projection
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)
Value for money
In Crescendo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
In CrescendoINME
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)Odoratika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
4.31/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 13%Had 13%Want 74%
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

47%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

SillageNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value60
Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh92%
woody84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
marine100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
salty74%
aquatic65%
green56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and green

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
Birch LeafPine TreeJuniperCypressGrassThujaGrapefruitMint
Heart
Sea waterSaltSeaweedSandWater LilyFig LeafLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Sea NotesDriftwoodCedarOakmossMossAmberMuskFenugreek
InformationalShared notesGrass, Oakmoss, Juniper and Amber. 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
Spring83
Summer100
Fall50
Winter67
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,712

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)Higher 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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Narva Bay by Odoratika is a woody aquatic fragrance for both men and women, inspired by a coastal landscape. It opens with sharp notes of birch leaf and pine, eventually settling into a blend of sea water and driftwood. This scent is ideal for warm weather wear, offering a refreshing and clean profile that works well …

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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 Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) is rated 4.31/5 from 32 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) lasts longest (Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) 80/100, In Crescendo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) projects furthest (Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) 68/100, In Crescendo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Grass, Oakmoss, Juniper and Amber.

Is In Crescendo or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) better for summer or winter?

In Crescendo suits daytime wear; Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) has top notes of Birch Leaf, Pine Tree, Juniper and Cypress, heart notes of Sea water, Salt, Seaweed and Sand, a base of Sea Notes, Driftwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.

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