Fragrance comparison

Crazy Basil vs Urban

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

4 wins

Crazy Basil

Dries Van Noten

3.7688 votes

Rank #33,454 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Urban

Everlast

2.502 votes

Rank #74,552 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crazy Basil takes 4 of 4 categories.

Crazy Basil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crazy Basil4/4

Urban0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crazy BasilDries Van Noten

UrbanEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 40%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityCrazy Basil

SillageCrazy Basil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

citrus58%

green44%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match65%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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBasil

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGalbanumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerCrazy BasilLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter27

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,454

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrazy BasilHigher 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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Everlast Urban delivers an immediate kick of crisp red apple and tart grapefruit backed by sharp sweet basil. It is light, sporty, and uncomplicated. A quick burst of alcohol clears in two minutes, letting fresh aromatic lavender and bitter galbanum take over. Clean cedar and white musk form the quiet base. You get a …

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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 Urban?

Crazy Basil takes 4 of 4 categories. Crazy Basil is rated 3.76/5 from 88 votes; Urban is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Crazy Basil for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urban for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crazy Basil or Urban?

Crazy Basil lasts longest (Crazy Basil 74/100, Urban 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crazy Basil or Urban?

Crazy Basil projects furthest (Crazy Basil 63/100, Urban 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crazy Basil and Urban smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Crazy Basil or Urban better for summer or winter?

Crazy Basil suits daytime wear; Urban suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crazy Basil and Urban?

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. Urban has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.