Dupe of what?
What Is Armaf Craze a Dupe Of?
Armaf Craze EDP is a clone of Parfums de Marly Pegasus EDP.
The almond, heliotrope and vanilla connection is clear. We rate the similarity at 75%, so we'd sample Craze before treating it as a replacement for Pegasus.
Editorial similarity: 7.5/10
The alternative
Armaf Craze EDP
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Parfums de Marly Pegasus EDP
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Compare the notes
Here’s how their listed notes line up.
The alternative
Armaf Craze EDP
Top notes
Heliotrope
Cumin
Bergamot
Middle notes
Bitter Almond
Lavender
Jasmine
Sage
Base notes
Vanilla
Amber
Sandalwood
The original
Parfums de Marly Pegasus EDP
Top notes
- Heliotrope
- Cumin
- Bergamot
Middle notes
- Bitter Almond
- Lavender
- Jasmine
Base notes
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
- Amber
What does Armaf Craze smell like?
Armaf Craze is a clone of Parfums de Marly Pegasus Eau de Parfum. We rate the similarity at 75%. If you're after Pegasus's almond, heliotrope and vanilla combination, Craze belongs on your shortlist. At that score, we'd try it before buying it as a replacement for the original.
We're comparing the regular Craze EDP with Pegasus EDP. Craze Bleu and Craze Noir are different fragrances, and Pegasus Exclusif is a separate release too. A familiar name on the box isn't enough to tell you which comparison applies.
Why compare it with Pegasus?
The catalog pyramids share heliotrope, cumin and bergamot at the top. Both then list bitter almond, lavender and jasmine in the middle. Craze adds sage to that group. Vanilla, sandalwood and amber appear in both bases, giving the comparison more to go on than a single shared almond note.
That overlap explains the pairing, but we'd still take the 75% rating into account. A matching note pyramid isn't a promise that two fragrances will feel interchangeable. The balance between the almond, floral notes and vanilla is something to check when you try them.
Would we buy Craze instead?
We'd consider it if the almond-and-vanilla idea appeals and the current offer fits your budget. If you already love Pegasus and want to replace a finished bottle, sampling them together would be more useful than judging by the notes alone. Give each one time on skin before deciding which you'd actually reach for.
Our 75% score describes scent similarity. It doesn't tell you how long either fragrance will last on you, how strongly it will project, or which one you'll prefer. Those are separate reasons to choose a bottle, even when both share the same reference.
Where should you start?
Compare the current offers for Armaf Craze EDP and Pegasus EDP, checking the size and edition. If you'd like a wider shortlist first, our Pegasus clones guide covers more alternatives. There's also our Pegasus EDP buying guide if you're leaning toward the original.