Fragrance comparison

Crazy Basil vs F7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Crazy Basil

Dries Van Noten

3.7688 votes

Rank #33,454 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #9,995 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F7 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Crazy Basil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
F7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crazy Basil0/7

F77/7

Ratings & consensus: F7
Community sentiment: F7
Longevity: F7
Sillage & projection: F7
Value for money: F7
Versatility: F7
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crazy BasilDries Van Noten

F7Toskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerF7Rating 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

55%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerF7Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityF7

SillageF7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value43

Category winnerF7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

citrus58%

green44%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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

PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Hinoki Wood. 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

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Category winnerF7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,454

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,995

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerF7Higher 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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F7 by Toskovat' is an aromatic fougere that blends bright passionfruit and apple with a grounding base of oakmoss and balsam fir. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent provides a versatile experience that transitions well from daytime office wear to relaxed evening settings in temperate weather. It balances modern fruit…

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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 F7?

F7 takes 7 of 7 categories. Crazy Basil is rated 3.76/5 from 88 votes; F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes. Choose Crazy Basil for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crazy Basil or F7?

F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Crazy Basil 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crazy Basil or F7?

F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Crazy Basil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crazy Basil and F7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Hinoki Wood.

Is Crazy Basil or F7 better for summer or winter?

For summer, F7 is the stronger pick. For winter, F7 is the stronger pick. Crazy Basil suits daytime wear; F7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crazy Basil and F7?

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. F7 has top notes of Passionfruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Carnation and Hinoki Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Driftwood, Balsam Fir and Ambergris.