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Crazy Basil Eau de Parfum by Dries Van Noten (2024): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Dries Van Noten/Crazy Basil

Aromatic Fougere Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten

Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten

Eau de Parfum / 2024

Dries Van Noten

Crazy Basil

Eau de Parfum · UNISEX

7.5/ 10120 ratings

Citrus

Woody

Green

Fresh

Powdery

Released: 2024
Family: Aromatic Fougere
Perfumer: Jean-Christophe Hérault
Origin: Belgium
Price range: Premium

Crazy BasilDries Van Noten

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Woody Notes Cedar Hinoki Wood

Other recorded notes

Rosemary Basil (Grand Vert)

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Green

Fresh

Powdery

aromatic

fresh spicy

herbal

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.2 / 10

Sillage4.7 / 10

Value4.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night57%

Audience skew

Male76%
Female2%
Unisex22%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.5/10

Excellent

120 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Where to find it+

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Crazy Basil compared

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Frequently asked

What does Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten smell like?+

Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten features a layered composition opening with Basil at the top, Lavender at the heart, Musk, Woody Notes, and Cedar in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, green.

What are the notes in Crazy Basil?+

Top notes: Basil. Heart notes: Lavender. Base notes: Musk, Woody Notes, Cedar, and Hinoki Wood.

Is Crazy Basil for men or women?+

Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Crazy Basil?+

Crazy Basil was created by Jean-Christophe Hérault for Dries Van Noten.

When was Crazy Basil released?+

Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten was launched in 2024 as an Eau de Parfum.

What fragrances are similar to Crazy Basil?+

Fragrances similar to Crazy Basil include Lively Basil by A'Pieu, Woody Basil by Dossier, Basil by FARiiS, Crazy Wood by Gris Montaigne Paris, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Crazy Basil by Dries Van Noten is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Crazy Basil was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Christophe Hérault. Top notes are Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin; middle notes are Rosemary, Geranium and Lavender; base notes are Hinoki Wood, Woody Notes, Cedar and Musk.