Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Kriska

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Oct 2026 738 ratings analysed

6 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,560 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

212 NYC Pills6/7

Kriska1/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 NYC Pills
Community sentiment: 212 NYC Pills
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection: 212 NYC Pills
Value for money: Kriska
Versatility: 212 NYC Pills
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 NYC Pills

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winner212 NYC PillsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwood

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 212 NYC Pills, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner212 NYC PillsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 NYC Pills delivers an energetic shot of crisp city freshness that cuts straight through stale morning air. The initial mist hits with sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and a tart splash of green cactus flower. It does not linger on heavy sweetness. Instead, the profile expands into clean gard…

Reviews →

Kriska by Natura is a classic fruity floral composition from 1995 that leans heavily into a dense, sweet blend. It centers on a prominent peach and plum accord, layered over a sprawling bouquet of tuberose and white florals. The base warms up with vanilla and benzoin, making it a reliable choice for cooler autumn days…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 NYC Pills or Kriska?

212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Kriska?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Kriska?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Kriska?

212 NYC Pills has top notes of Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Kriska has top notes of Peach, Plum, Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.