38 community ratings

Crazy Basil

Name: Crazy Basil
Brand: Dries Van Noten

Perfumer: Jean-Christophe Hérault

2024UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10

Community score
38 ratings

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Dries Van Noten Crazy Basil is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, basil absolute and bergamot.

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How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange

Basil absolute

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Geranium Rosemary Provençal lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Cedarwood Amber

Hinoki wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Crazy Basil smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, with business settings not far behind. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

Basil and citrus give the top a lively, green start. The heart of geranium, rosemary and Provençal lavender adds a spicy, herbal touch. The base of cedarwood, hinoki wood, amber and musk settles it onto a woody ground. A synthetic edge runs through it too. Câline Absolute Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.