Fragrance comparison

Craze vs Craze Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,244 ratings analysed

6 wins

Craze

Armaf

3.862,200 votes

Rank #791 AlmondVanilla

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55%scent match

Closely related

Craze Noir

Armaf

3.7744 votes

Rank #17,446 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Craze takes 6 of 7 categories.

Craze
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Craze Noir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Craze6/7

Craze Noir1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrazeArmaf

Craze NoirArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,200 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 54%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerCrazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,644 votes

25%Love

39%Like

25%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerCrazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCraze

SillageCraze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCrazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineSage

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

BergamotHeliotropeCumin

Heart

LavenderJasmineAlmondSage

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCraze NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews396

Overall rank#17,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCrazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Craze hits the skin with a sweet, nutty punch that immediately commands attention. It leads with a distinct combination of bitter almond and warm vanilla, creating a thick, dessert-like cloud that feels rich and cozy. Heliotrope adds a heavy powdery texture from the start, while a soft undertone of cumin provide…

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Armaf Craze Noir hits the skin with a sharp, punchy kick of bitter cumin and bergamot, a dark departure from standard fresh colognes. As the initial blast settles, a powdery lavender and almond accord dominates, bringing a clean, soap-like density that lingers for hours. This is a dry, herb-infused scent built for coo…

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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, Craze or Craze Noir?

Craze takes 6 of 7 categories. Craze is rated 3.86/5 from 2,200 votes; Craze Noir is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Craze for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Craze Noir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Craze or Craze Noir?

Craze lasts longest (Craze 75/100, Craze Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Craze or Craze Noir?

Craze projects furthest (Craze 65/100, Craze Noir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Craze and Craze Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Craze or Craze Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Craze Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Craze is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Craze and Craze Noir?

Craze has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Craze Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Heliotrope and Cumin, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Almond and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.