Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Pergola

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,826 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pergola 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.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Crescendo1/4

Pergola3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

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

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesGrass, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Styrax. Durations are only published for Pergola, 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

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,826

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher 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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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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 Pergola?

Pergola takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Pergola?

They last about the same: Pergola 72/100, In Crescendo 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, In Crescendo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Styrax.

Is In Crescendo or Pergola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Pergola?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.