Fragrance comparison

Crazy Basil vs Dodo Edition 2020

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

5 wins

Crazy Basil

Dries Van Noten

3.7688 votes

Rank #33,405 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

Dodo Edition 2020

Zoologist Perfumes

2.95267 votes

Rank #16,563 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crazy Basil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Crazy Basil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dodo Edition 2020
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Crazy Basil5/7

Dodo Edition 20202/7

Ratings & consensus: Crazy Basil
Community sentiment: Crazy Basil
Longevity: Crazy Basil
Sillage & projection: Crazy Basil
Value for money: Dodo Edition 2020
Versatility: Crazy Basil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dodo Edition 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crazy BasilDries Van Noten

Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

2.95/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerCrazy BasilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

21%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerCrazy BasilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityCrazy Basil

SillageCrazy Basil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

citrus58%

green44%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

woody65%

sweet53%

green42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryGeraniumLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Hinoki WoodCedarWoody NotesMusk

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom

Base

CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Geranium. Durations are only published for Crazy Basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter27

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCrazy BasilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men39

Unisex55

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,405

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,563

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten opens with a burst of freshly snapped basil leaves, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin. The initial spray feels like walking through a sunny herb garden right after morning watering, completely green and invigorating without feeling sharp or medicinal. As the initial citrus fizz settles…

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Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

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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, Crazy Basil or Dodo Edition 2020?

Crazy Basil takes 5 of 7 categories. Crazy Basil is rated 3.76/5 from 88 votes; Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes. Choose Crazy Basil for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Crazy Basil or Dodo Edition 2020?

Crazy Basil lasts longest (Crazy Basil 74/100, Dodo Edition 2020 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crazy Basil or Dodo Edition 2020?

Crazy Basil projects furthest (Crazy Basil 63/100, Dodo Edition 2020 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crazy Basil and Dodo Edition 2020 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Geranium.

Is Crazy Basil or Dodo Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dodo Edition 2020 is the stronger pick. For winter, Crazy Basil is the stronger pick. Crazy Basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crazy Basil and Dodo Edition 2020?

Crazy Basil has top notes of Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Hinoki Wood, Cedar, Woody Notes and Musk. Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium.