Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Peau de Bete

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Peau de Bete

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.79293 votes

Rank #7,933 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Crescendo takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Crescendo
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Peau de Bete
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

In Crescendo3/4

Peau de Bete1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

Peau de BeteLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

3.79/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 74%Had 26%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

35%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIn Crescendo

SillageIn Crescendo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%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

Top20-30 mins

CuminParsleyChamomileSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart3-5 hrs

StyraxCypriol Oil or NagarmothaJuniperGrassAmyrisPatchouli LeafPatchouliAmbrarome

Base8-12 hrs

CivetCastoreum

InformationalShared notesGrass, Patchouli, Juniper and Styrax. Durations are only published for Peau de Bete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring37

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men45

Unisex53

Women2

Date 40%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerPeau de BeteHigher 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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Peau de Bete by Les Liquides Imaginaires is an unapologetic, woody animalic perfume built around raw castoreum, smoky atlas cedar, and savory cumin. It opens with an earthy blast of black pepper, green parsley, and sharp cumin that feels like warm skin after hard work. As the initial herbal bite settles, dry cypriol o…

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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 Peau de Bete?

In Crescendo takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Peau de Bete is rated 3.79/5 from 293 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Peau de Bete for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Peau de Bete?

They last about the same: In Crescendo 70/100, Peau de Bete 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Peau de Bete?

Projection is very close: In Crescendo 63/100, Peau de Bete 62/100 for sillage.

Do In Crescendo and Peau de Bete smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Patchouli, Juniper and Styrax.

Is In Crescendo or Peau de Bete better for summer or winter?

In Crescendo suits daytime wear; Peau de Bete suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Peau de Bete?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Peau de Bete has top notes of Cumin, Parsley, Chamomile and Saffron, heart notes of Styrax, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Juniper and Grass, a base of Civet and Castoreum.