Krazy Krizia Krizia

The aldehydes detonate immediately, electric and slightly metallic, whilst mandarin and lemon battle the herbal green notes for dominance. Galbanum cuts through like celery leaf after rain, and basil adds an unexpected savoury snap that makes this opening feel almost culinary rather than floral. Your first instinct might be surprise rather than delight.

Carnation's peppery spice emerges around the 90-minute mark, softening the green harshness considerably. Jasmine and rose develop creamier, more rounded contours, whilst lily of the valley floats above like powder, creating a floral middle that's powdery and slightly vintage—reminiscent of 1980s department store elegance. The composition finally finds a groove here, the citric sharpness and creamy florals achieving an uneasy truce.

After four hours, the base notes take control entirely. Labdanum and amber create a warm, sticky embrace whilst sandalwood provides vanilla-tinged creaminess and tonka bean adds subtle confectionery depth. Civet emerges as a distinctly animalic, almost funky presence that gives the fragrance its final personality—it's comforting but never cosy, intimate but never innocent. What remains is essentially a creamy, spiced amber with herbal memories.