Fragrance comparison

The Scent Of Cres vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Scent Of Cres

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

4.502 votes

Rank #55,202 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Scent Of Cres takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Scent Of Cres
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Scent Of Cres2/3

Vertigo Milano1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Scent Of Cres
Sillage & projection: The Scent Of Cres
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vertigo Milano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Scent Of CresCroatian Perfume House

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Scent Of Cres

SillageThe Scent Of Cres

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RoseBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineCedarSandalwoodRosemaryLavenderSage

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Sandalwood and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,202

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVertigo MilanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Scent Of Cres opens with a crisp splash of bergamot, crushed green leaves, and a soft petal of rose. Soon, fragrant rosemary, soothing lavender, and dried garden sage take over, surrounded by smooth cedar and creamy sandalwood. In the drydown, warm amber, clean musk, and subtle vanilla create a comforting, powdery…

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Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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, The Scent Of Cres or Vertigo Milano?

The Scent Of Cres takes 2 of 3 categories. The Scent Of Cres is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Scent Of Cres for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Scent Of Cres or Vertigo Milano?

The Scent Of Cres lasts longest (The Scent Of Cres 80/100, Vertigo Milano 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Scent Of Cres or Vertigo Milano?

The Scent Of Cres projects furthest (The Scent Of Cres 75/100, Vertigo Milano 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Scent Of Cres and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Sandalwood and Rosemary.

Is The Scent Of Cres or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Scent Of Cres and Vertigo Milano?

The Scent Of Cres has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Sandalwood and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.