Fragrance comparison

Craze vs Pegasus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8,273 ratings analysed

Craze

Armaf

3.862,200 votes

Rank #762 AlmondVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Pegasus

Parfums de Marly

4.096,073 votes

Rank #1,918 AlmondVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Craze
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pegasus
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Craze2/7

Pegasus4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrazeArmaf

PegasusParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,200 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 6,073 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerPegasusRating 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

48%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

6,073 votes

Category winnerPegasusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPegasus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCrazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both almond, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineSage

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

HeliotropeCuminBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Bitter Almond. Durations are only published for Pegasus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerPegasusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men55

Unisex39

Women6

Date 35%Party 28%Work 22%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews396

Overall rank#1,918

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews209

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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Pegasus by Parfums de Marly delivers a striking combination of bitter almond, aromatic lavender, and creamy vanilla. The scent opens with a brisk, slightly metallic edge before settling into a warm, powdery sandalwood base. It feels upscale, structured, and deliberate. You will get noticeable sillage in crisp autumn b…

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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, Craze or Pegasus?

Pegasus takes 4 of 7 categories. Craze is rated 3.86/5 from 2,200 votes; Pegasus is rated 4.09/5 from 6,073 votes. Choose Craze for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pegasus for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Craze or Pegasus?

They last about the same: Pegasus 77/100, Craze 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Craze or Pegasus?

Projection is very close: Craze 65/100, Pegasus 65/100 for sillage.

Do Craze and Pegasus smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Bitter Almond.

Is Craze or Pegasus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Craze is the stronger pick. For winter, Craze is the stronger pick. Pegasus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Craze and Pegasus?

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. Pegasus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.