Fragrance comparison

In Crescendo vs Sleepy Hollow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

In Crescendo

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,691 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sleepy Hollow

Folkwinds

3.8964 votes

Rank #10,278 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sleepy Hollow 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.
Sleepy Hollow
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

In Crescendo1/4

Sleepy Hollow3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In CrescendoINME

Sleepy HollowFolkwinds

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

3.89/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

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

63%Love

6%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySleepy Hollow

SillageSleepy Hollow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerIn CrescendoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

green77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, green and patchouli

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

Amburana BarkPatchouliSpicesAppleBrandyNight Blooming Jasmine

Heart

Dried Fallen LeavesBalsam FirMuskOakmossWoolRoseNarcissus

Base

HayBeeswaxFruity NotesAgarwood (Oud)StyraxImmortelle

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Oakmoss, Styrax 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

Spring31

Summer23

Fall100

Winter88

Day48

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men46

Unisex46

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,278

PerfumerJono Bornstein, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerSleepy HollowHigher 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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Sleepy Hollow opens with a punch of boozy apple brandy, dark patchouli, and warm spices. As it settles, damp balsam fir and dried fallen leaves come forward, wrapped in textured wool and rich beeswax. Built for crisp autumn nights and chilly outdoor gatherings, this dark woody scent stays thick and resinous on skin fo…

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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 Sleepy Hollow?

Sleepy Hollow takes 3 of 4 categories. In Crescendo is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Sleepy Hollow is rated 3.89/5 from 64 votes. Choose In Crescendo for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sleepy Hollow for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Crescendo or Sleepy Hollow?

Sleepy Hollow lasts longest (Sleepy Hollow 82/100, In Crescendo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Crescendo or Sleepy Hollow?

Sleepy Hollow projects furthest (Sleepy Hollow 66/100, In Crescendo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Crescendo and Sleepy Hollow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Oakmoss, Styrax and Apple.

Is In Crescendo or Sleepy Hollow better for summer or winter?

In Crescendo suits daytime wear; Sleepy Hollow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Crescendo and Sleepy Hollow?

In Crescendo features Grass, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Juniper and Styrax. Sleepy Hollow has top notes of Amburana Bark, Patchouli, Spices and Apple, heart notes of Dried Fallen Leaves, Balsam Fir, Musk and Oakmoss, a base of Hay, Beeswax, Fruity Notes and Agarwood (Oud).