Fragrance comparison

BLV Eau de Parfum II vs Musk Collection Crazy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,880 ratings analysed

2 wins

BLV Eau de Parfum II

Bvlgari

3.541,872 votes

Rank #11,436 PowderySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Musk Collection Crazy

Ulric de Varens

4.388 votes

Rank #37,973 Soft SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BLV Eau de Parfum II takes 2 of 3 categories.

BLV Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Musk Collection Crazy
Choose it for a soft spicy and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BLV Eau de Parfum II2/3

Musk Collection Crazy0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: BLV Eau de Parfum II
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BLV Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgari

Musk Collection CrazyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%

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

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

1,775 votes

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBLV Eau de Parfum II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

soft spicy92%

violet84%

anis77%

amber69%

floral61%

soft spicy100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

anis69%

caramel61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, soft spicy and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisPatchouliVetiver

Base

Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

MimosaStar Anise

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceIris

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Licorice, Iris 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

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#11,436

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#37,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBLV Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…

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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, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Musk Collection Crazy?

BLV Eau de Parfum II takes 2 of 3 categories. BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes; Musk Collection Crazy is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Musk Collection Crazy for a soft spicy and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Musk Collection Crazy?

They last about the same: BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100, Musk Collection Crazy 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Musk Collection Crazy?

Projection is very close: BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100, Musk Collection Crazy 50/100 for sillage.

Do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Musk Collection Crazy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, soft spicy and anis accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Licorice, Iris and Musk.

Is BLV Eau de Parfum II or Musk Collection Crazy better for summer or winter?

Musk Collection Crazy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Eau de Parfum II and Musk Collection Crazy?

BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Musk Collection Crazy has top notes of Mimosa and Star Anise, heart notes of Licorice and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.