Fragrance comparison

Cologne 352 vs Crazy Choices

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,066 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cologne 352

Ex Nihilo

3.91518 votes

Rank #6,332 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Crazy Choices

O Boticário

3.75548 votes

Rank #12,092 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne 352 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cologne 352
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Crazy Choices
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Cologne 3524/7

Crazy Choices3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cologne 352
Community sentiment: Cologne 352
Longevity: Crazy Choices
Sillage & projection: Crazy Choices
Value for money: Crazy Choices
Versatility: Cologne 352
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne 352

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne 352Ex Nihilo

Crazy ChoicesO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.75/ 5 · 548 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerCologne 352Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

46%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

11%Hate

548 votes

Category winnerCologne 352Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCrazy Choices

SillageCrazy Choices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCrazy ChoicesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesItalian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractGuaiac Wood

Top

GrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cologne 352, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night15

Spring26

Summer5

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne 352Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,332

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#12,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCologne 352Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne 352 by Ex Nihilo is an ultra-fresh, sparkling citrus woody fragrance that captures the sensation of wearing a crisp white linen shirt on a warm morning. It opens with an invigorating splash of zesty Italian lemon and chilled juniper berries, delivering a brisk, gin-like snap that immediately clears the head. A…

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Crazy Choices by O Boticário opens with a quick flash of tart grapefruit and sweet tangerine that settles within minutes into a deep, earthy core. The fragrance revolves around dense patchouli, dark guaiac wood, and creamy vanilla, creating a rich scent profile that feels warm, woody, and slightly syrupy like raw hone…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cologne 352 or Crazy Choices?

Cologne 352 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cologne 352 is rated 3.91/5 from 518 votes; Crazy Choices is rated 3.75/5 from 548 votes. Choose Cologne 352 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Crazy Choices for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 352 or Crazy Choices?

Crazy Choices lasts longest (Crazy Choices 77/100, Cologne 352 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 352 or Crazy Choices?

Crazy Choices projects furthest (Crazy Choices 70/100, Cologne 352 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne 352 and Crazy Choices smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cologne 352 or Crazy Choices better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne 352 is the stronger pick. For winter, Crazy Choices is the stronger pick. Cologne 352 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 352 and Crazy Choices?

Cologne 352 has top notes of Juniper Berries and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Guaiac Wood. Crazy Choices has top notes of Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.