ALT. Fragrances Crescendo vs Khadlaj Island Sun
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Symphony.
At a glance
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo costs £59 and Khadlaj Island Sun costs £29.99, so Khadlaj Island Sun is £29.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (7%). Both are Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Symphony.
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Crescendo is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Louis Vuitton Symphony, a 2021 release from the house's exclusive Les Extraits collection composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and priced at $595 for 100ml, one of the most expensive citrus fragrances on the market.
Khadlaj Island Sun
Khadlaj Island Sun is a 2026 unisex Extrait de Parfum in the tropical musk lane, opening with mango, coconut, lime and lemon before moving through bright florals into a smooth tonka, musk and precious woods drydown.
Comparison
| ALT. Fragrances Crescendo | Khadlaj Island Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Value for money | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £59 | £29.99 |
| Concentration | Extrait | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Louis Vuitton Symphony | Louis Vuitton Symphony |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Khadlaj Island Sun
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
1 shared note.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo lists Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger, Rosemary and White Musk that Khadlaj Island Sun does not.
Khadlaj Island Sun lists Mango, Coconut, Lime, Lemon, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Musk, Tonka Bean and Precious Woods that ALT. Fragrances Crescendo does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Khadlaj Island Sun
Both share Fresh, Musky and Citrus. Khadlaj Island Sun also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Fruity, Coconut, Tropical, Fresh spicy, White floral and Spicy.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Khadlaj Island Sun
Both share Fresh, Clean and Warm. Khadlaj Island Sun also lists Sweet and Playful.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Khadlaj Island Sun
Both share Social, Daytime and Summer. ALT. Fragrances Crescendo also lists Signature, Office, Spring and Everyday. Khadlaj Island Sun also lists Evening, Casual, Travel, Brunch, Beach, Outdoor, Warm weather, Tropical and Relaxed.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Khadlaj Island Sun
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo lists Long lasting. Khadlaj Island Sun lists Strong projection, Moderate projection, Sillage, Beast mode, Beast, All day, Good longevity and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo
Khadlaj Island Sun
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo lists Fresh citrus. Khadlaj Island Sun lists Tropical musk.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crescendo (7.6/10)
- Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crescendo (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crescendo (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crescendo (9.2/10)
- Price: Wins Khadlaj Island Sun (£29.99)
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Khadlaj Island Sun leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Crescendo has 1 community review and Khadlaj Island Sun has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Crescendo or Khadlaj Island Sun?
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo costs £59 and Khadlaj Island Sun costs £29.99, so Khadlaj Island Sun is £29.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Crescendo or Khadlaj Island Sun?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crescendo 7.6 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Island Sun 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crescendo rates higher.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Crescendo or Khadlaj Island Sun?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crescendo 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Island Sun 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crescendo rates higher.
Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Symphony, ALT. Fragrances Crescendo or Khadlaj Island Sun?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crescendo 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Island Sun 7.2 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crescendo rates higher.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Crescendo or Khadlaj Island Sun?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Crescendo 9.2 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Island Sun 8.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Crescendo rates higher.
What notes do ALT. Fragrances Crescendo and Khadlaj Island Sun share?
They share 1 note: Orange Blossom.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Crescendo and Khadlaj Island Sun?
ALT. Fragrances Crescendo is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Office, Spring, Summer and Everyday. Khadlaj Island Sun is tagged for Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Summer, Travel, Brunch, Beach, Outdoor, Warm weather, Tropical and Relaxed.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.