98%
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Craze Eau de Parfum bottle Craze
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2022
£ Price Tier £
Perseus Eau de Parfum bottle Perseus

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Craze
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Craze
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.
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Our Verdict - Perseus
Perseus is a crowd-pleasing, creamy almond and vanilla bomb that punches well above its weight class. Some find its opening a bit rough around the edges or too 'play-doh' but the drydown wins most over, with many hailing it as a true dupe for a much pricier original.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 15% 17%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 36% 39%
Warm 19% 18%
Woody 9% 9%
Earthy 9% 8%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 9% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Craze EdP
Perseus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Heliotrope 358% vs 40%
Cumin 308% vs 30%
Bergamot 250% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Almond 500% vs 44%
Lavender 302% vs 30%
Jasmine 285% vs 24%
Only in Craze
Sage 258%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 444% vs 45%
Amber 325% vs 27%
Sandalwood 310% vs 26%

Accords

Craze Perseus
100%
Almond
96%
95%
Vanilla
100%
80%
Powdery
85%
63%
Nutty
60%
55%
Fresh Spicy
63%
58%
Sweet
58%
56%
Floral
58%
Lavender
58%
58%
Fruity
55%
52%
Amber
54%
50%
Woody
Almond shared
100%
96%
Vanilla shared
95%
100%
Powdery shared
80%
85%
Nutty shared
63%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
63%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
Floral shared
56%
58%
58%
Fruity shared
58%
55%
Amber shared
52%
54%
50%

Performance

Craze Perseus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Craze

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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.

Perseus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its strong vanilla and almond accords lean towards evening wear or cooler climates, making it a great choice for dates and formal events without being too heavy. While quite versatile, its richness might be a bit much for a strictly professional office setting or high-energy sport activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
98%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Almond, Powdery accords and Lavender, Almond notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Craze
Perseus
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