Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs Kriska

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 696 ratings analysed

Amaranthine

Elysian

4.388 votes

Rank #38,504 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #29,957 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kriska takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Amaranthine0/4

Kriska4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaranthineElysian

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LycheePeonyCassisMandarinJasmineLily

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeachMuskVanillaPralinePatchouli

Base3 to 5 hours

VioletAmbretteCedarSandalwood

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily, Peach and Musk. Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,504

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Elysian brings a bright, sunny lift that centres on juicy fruits and soft petals. The opening pairs crisp mandarin and tart cassis with sweet lychee, creating an immediate burst of fresh sweetness. As the top settles, a lush heart of peony, lily, and jasmine takes over, balanced by ripe peach and a subt…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amaranthine or Kriska?

Kriska takes 4 of 4 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or Kriska?

They last about the same: Kriska 61/100, Amaranthine 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or Kriska?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Amaranthine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily, Peach and Musk.

Is Amaranthine or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and Kriska?

Amaranthine has top notes of Lychee, Peony, Cassis and Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Musk, Vanilla and Praline, a base of Violet, Ambrette, Cedar 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.