Armaf EDP

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Craze

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Armaf Craze is an Eau de Parfum. Craze opens with Bergamot, Heliotrope, and Cumin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lavender, Almond, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Armaf's Craze carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Unique
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Craze Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Pegasus by Parfums de Marly
87%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Craze opens with a quirky mix of heliotrope and cumin, hinting at something unusual from the start. Bitter almond and creamy vanilla then take centre stage, underscored by a powdery sweetness and a whisper of lavender and sage. The base settles into a warm, woody embrace of sandalwood and amber, leaving a lingering, nutty trail that's both comforting and a bit eccentric.

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