Craze

Final Thoughts

Wearing Craze is like trying to experience a luxury item through a blurry photograph. It gestures towards the intended destination, but lacks the nuance and refinement. The synthetic edges are noticeable, and the overall impression is rougher and less cohesive. You gain the *idea* of Pegasus, but you lose the smooth, elegant composition. Ultimately, it smells like a reasonable approximation but not the experience of quality.

How it Smells

Craze opens with a blast of powdery heliotrope that leans heavily into a play-doh accord, overshadowing any bergamot brightness. The cumin adds a strange, almost urinous tang, far removed from the smoother opening of Pegasus. The heart reveals the bitter almond, but it's a rough, almost chemical almond extract, unlike the creamy sweetness it attempts to emulate. Lavender peeks through, but it's a synthetic lavender cleaner vibe. The jasmine is barely discernible. The base is where the similarities emerge, with a vanilla-sandalwood mix. However, it has a plasticky edge and lacks the warmth of amber, settling into a slightly medicinal, almost cough-syrupy sweetness.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity is moderate, clinging to the skin for around 5-6 hours. Projection is initially strong, projecting about an arm's length for the first hour before quickly settling into a skin scent. I tested it in a temperature-controlled office and during an outdoor walk – the cumin became much more pronounced in the heat, not in a pleasant way.