Belle Epoque vs Kriska
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
KriskaChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Belle Epoque3/5
Kriska2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belle Epoque
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- 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
Belle EpoqueKnizeKriskaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 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
Category winners
LongevityBelle Epoque
SillageBelle Epoque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKriskaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesApricot, Peach, Pineapple and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,117
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,000
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBelle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
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…
Reviews →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, Belle Epoque or Kriska?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Kriska?
Belle Epoque lasts longest (Belle Epoque 65/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Kriska?
Projection is very close: Belle Epoque 60/100, Kriska 58/100 for sillage.
Do Belle Epoque and Kriska smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Rose.
Is Belle Epoque or Kriska better for summer or winter?
Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Kriska?
Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. 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.
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