Fragrance comparison

Craze vs Perseus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,844 ratings analysed

5 wins

Craze

Armaf

3.862,200 votes

Rank #791 AlmondVanilla

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82%scent match

Very similar

Perseus

Maison Alhambra

3.79644 votes

Rank #1,697 VanillaAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Craze takes 5 of 7 categories.

Craze
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Perseus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Craze5/7

Perseus2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrazeArmaf

PerseusMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,200 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

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

45%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerPerseusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCraze

SillageCraze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCrazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

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

Top

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

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–

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPerseusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

Men65

Unisex31

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews396

Overall rank#1,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

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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Perseus by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a powdery almond and vanilla profile that leans into a clean, somewhat metallic sweetness. Most suitable for cooler weather and evening wear, it offers a sophisticated presence for those looking to explore a niche-inspired DNA…

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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 Perseus?

Craze takes 5 of 7 categories. Craze is rated 3.86/5 from 2,200 votes; Perseus is rated 3.79/5 from 644 votes. Choose Craze for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Perseus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Craze or Perseus?

Craze lasts longest (Craze 75/100, Perseus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Craze or Perseus?

Craze projects furthest (Craze 65/100, Perseus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Craze and Perseus smell similar?

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

Is Craze or Perseus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Craze and Perseus?

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. Perseus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.