Fragrance comparison

Amaretto vs Musk Collection Crazy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amaretto

Ainash Parfums

4.754 votes

Rank #32,650 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Musk Collection Crazy

Ulric de Varens

4.388 votes

Rank #37,666 Soft SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amaretto takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amaretto
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Musk Collection Crazy
Choose it for a soft spicy and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amaretto2/3

Musk Collection Crazy0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amaretto
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amaretto

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmarettoAinash Parfums

Musk Collection CrazyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAmaretto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

cinnamon61%

soft spicy100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

anis69%

caramel61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, soft spicy and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Blood OrangeBergamotLavender

Heart

LicoriceCinnamonJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

MimosaStar Anise

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceIris

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Musk Collection Crazy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmarettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaretto opens with bright blood orange and bergamot, then quickly turns into a sweet, spiced gourmand with licorice, cinnamon, caramel and vanilla. The effect reads warm, playful and slightly aromatic rather than heavy. It may suit shoppers who enjoy dessert-leaning perfumes with a citrus lift, especially in cooler …

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Musk Collection Crazy by Ulric de Varens is a comforting oriental vanilla fragrance built around a surprisingly tender core. Forget the chaotic name. This bottle offers a soft, powdery veil rather than wild unpredictability. The scent opens with a cheerful puff of yellow mimosa and a crisp sprinkle of star anise. With…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amaretto or Musk Collection Crazy?

Amaretto takes 2 of 3 categories. Amaretto is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Musk Collection Crazy is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Amaretto for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Musk Collection Crazy for a soft spicy and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaretto or Musk Collection Crazy?

Amaretto lasts longest (Amaretto 75/100, Musk Collection Crazy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaretto or Musk Collection Crazy?

Projection is very close: Amaretto 50/100, Musk Collection Crazy 50/100 for sillage.

Do Amaretto and Musk Collection Crazy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, soft spicy and caramel accords. Common notes include Licorice, Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Amaretto or Musk Collection Crazy better for summer or winter?

Amaretto suits day or night wear; Musk Collection Crazy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaretto and Musk Collection Crazy?

Amaretto has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Licorice, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Musk Collection Crazy has top notes of Mimosa and Star Anise, heart notes of Licorice and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.