Dries Van Noten 2024 EDP

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Crazy Basil

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Dries Van Noten Crazy Basil is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Crazy Basil opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Basil, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Hinoki Wood. Dries Van Noten's Crazy Basil carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Crazy Basil is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. While the initial basil hit is unique and often praised, its dry down to a more generic, albeit pleasant, 'cologne' scent leaves many feeling underwhelmed and questioning the price tag.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
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Crazy Basil Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for daily wear, especially in casual settings or the office. While some find it unique enough for a date, the consensus leans towards a more everyday, less formal appeal.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Crazy Basil opens with a bold, aromatic burst of verdant basil, uplifted by the zesty brightness of mandarin and bergamot. This vibrant herbal introduction then transitions into a more composed heart where fresh lavender and rosemary blend, adding an invigorating greenness. The journey concludes with a grounding base of warm woody notes, particularly hinoki wood and cedar, softened by a clean musk, creating a scent that's both natural and refined.

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