Craze
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1989 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Heliotrope
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Craze is a fiercely divisive beast of a scent. Some rave about its rich almond and vanilla, calling it a no-brainer dupe, while others are utterly repulsed, likening it to cleaning products or even worse. Best to sample this one before committing; it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
This one's a divisive almond bomb. If you're after a photorealistic heliotrope, jog on - this is marzipan central, with plenty of 'Play-Doh' and 'amaretto' vibes. You'll either love its sweet, cosy charm or find it a bit too much.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 10% |
| Floral | 15% | 31% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 4% |
| Sweet | 36% | 41% |
| Warm | 19% | 10% |
| Woody | 9% | 4% |
| Earthy | 9% | 5% |
| Animalic | 6% | 7% |
| Fresh | 9% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and often mentioned intensity, Craze is perhaps a bit too much for a confined office space. Its warm, nutty-vanilla profile makes it excellent for dates or casual outings, especially in cooler weather, but it lacks the universal appeal for formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intensely sweet and powdery gourmand profile makes it less suited for formal or professional environments, but it shines in casual settings or on a date where a comforting and inviting aura is desired. Longevity and sillage are reported as moderate to strong, meaning it might be too much for close-quarters like an office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Almond, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Almond, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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