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Craze Eau de Parfum bottle Craze EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
- Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££££
Opulent Shaik Gold Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Opulent Shaik Gold Edition EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Craze EDP
Craze chases Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men - the warm, spicy oriental fougere of cinnamon and carnation over amber, vanilla and woods. It captures that seductive, barbershop-warm signature, but renders it flatter and lighter, with the original's rich, layered drydown simplified and projection pulled in.
Statement
Our Verdict - Opulent Shaik Gold Edition EDP
A luxurious and opulent scent that shines in cooler weather, Opulent Shaik Gold Edition melds spicy and woody notes into a captivating blend.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Craze EDP
Opulent Shaik Gold Edition EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 19% vs 23%
Patchouli 18% vs 20%
Vanilla 16% vs 17%
Musk 15% vs 11%
Only in Opulent Shaik Gold Edition
Cedar 26%

Accords

Craze Opulent Shaik Gold Edition
85%
Warm Spicy
85%
65%
Woody
80%
70%
Amber
70%
Cinnamon
60%
55%
Aromatic
50%
Sweet
Floral
50%
40%
Powdery
Warm Spicy shared
85%
85%
Woody shared
65%
80%
Amber shared
70%
70%
60%
55%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Craze Opulent Shaik Gold Edition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Craze

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy amber oriental feels richest in autumn and winter and turns heavy in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sensual, bold character suits evenings, dates and cozy occasions more than the office or sport.

Opulent Shaik Gold Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The fragrance's warm spicy and woody notes make it well-suited for fall and winter. Its freshness also makes it appropriate for spring, though it might be a bit heavy for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated accords make it great for dates and formal events, while still being versatile enough for casual and office use. It's less suitable for sports due to its rich profile.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Craze EDP
Opulent Shaik Gold Edition EDP
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