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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, perplexing, and utterly unique, Brioche Vanille is a wild ride. Don't blind buy unless you like smelling of a Christmas bakery in a forest. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, so sample before you commit.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 7% |
| Floral | 12% | 15% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 9% | 8% |
| Sweet | 44% | 36% |
| Warm | 17% | 19% |
| Woody | 14% | 9% |
| Earthy | 7% | 9% |
| Animalic | 0% | 6% |
| Fresh | 14% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its distinctive gourmand-woody profile, paired with reports of strong projection, makes it a poor choice for the office. However, its cozy and unique character is well-suited for casual wear, especially in colder weather, and could be an intriguing choice for a date night. The 'yeasty' and 'bready' notes lower its suitability for formal settings.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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