93%
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Perseus Eau de Parfum bottle Perseus
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Craze Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Craze Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Craze Noir
This one's a head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a dead ringer for Pegasus, while others smell Lacoste Noir - or nothing much at all. What everyone agrees on is that it's strong and a bit of a bargain, making it a safe blind buy for those who like a gamble.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 12%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 10%
Sweet 39% 30%
Warm 18% 15%
Woody 9% 12%
Earthy 8% 6%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 8% 13%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Heliotrope 40% vs 35%
Cumin 30% vs 21%
Bergamot 29% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Almond 44% vs 20%
Lavender 30% vs 33%
Jasmine 24% vs 25%
Only in Craze Noir
Sage 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 45% vs 33%
Amber 27% vs 27%
Sandalwood 26% vs 39%

Accords

Perseus Craze Noir
100%
Vanilla
85%
85%
Powdery
100%
96%
Almond
72%
Citrus
96%
58%
Lavender
94%
Aromatic
94%
63%
Fresh Spicy
85%
Woody
76%
58%
Floral
70%
60%
Nutty
58%
Sweet
55%
Fruity
54%
Amber
Vanilla shared
100%
85%
Powdery shared
85%
100%
Almond shared
96%
72%
96%
Lavender shared
58%
94%
94%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
85%
76%
Floral shared
58%
70%
60%
58%
55%
54%

Performance

Perseus Craze Noir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Craze Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and longevity, as often noted, make it less suitable for an office environment unless applied sparingly. However, its clean, warm profile shines on dates, evenings, and casual outings, offering a sophisticated yet inviting aura. It's a bit too dark and heavy for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
98%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perseus
Craze Noir
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