Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Sacred Scarab Attar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Sacred Scarab Attar

Zoologist Perfumes

3.2326 votes

Rank #52,351 AmberMusky

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.
Sacred Scarab Attar
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

In Crescendo3/4

Sacred Scarab Attar1/4

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: Sacred Scarab Attar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

Sacred Scarab AttarZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

3.23/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 15%Had 1%Want 83%

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

46%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

35%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityIn Crescendo

SillageIn Crescendo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

amber100%

musky88%

balsamic77%

wine65%

animalic53%

woody42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and 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

CivetAldehydesLemon

Heart

Red WineBlue LotusPlum

Base

GalbanumBenzoinMyrhhOlibanumStyraxLabdanumResinsAmber

InformationalShared notesStyrax 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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,351

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSacred Scarab AttarHigher 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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Sacred Scarab Attar leans warm, resinous, musky and wine-dark, with a buttery aldehydic lift that keeps the opening from feeling too heavy. The one supplied wearer impression also suggests it feels less floral and less sharp than the extrait, with a softer, more unisex balance. Expect an unusual amber-balsamic style w…

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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 Sacred Scarab Attar?

In Crescendo takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Sacred Scarab Attar is rated 3.23/5 from 26 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 Sacred Scarab Attar for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Sacred Scarab Attar?

In Crescendo lasts longest (In Crescendo 70/100, Sacred Scarab Attar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Sacred Scarab Attar?

In Crescendo projects furthest (In Crescendo 63/100, Sacred Scarab Attar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Sacred Scarab Attar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Styrax and Amber.

Is In Crescendo or Sacred Scarab Attar better for summer or winter?

In Crescendo suits daytime wear; Sacred Scarab Attar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Sacred Scarab Attar?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Sacred Scarab Attar has top notes of Civet, Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Red Wine, Blue Lotus and Plum, a base of Galbanum, Benzoin, Myrhh and Olibanum.