Fragrance comparison

Black vs Kriska

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,485 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black

M. Micallef

3.79797 votes

Rank #7,282 White FloralPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,190 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Black5/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackM. Micallef

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 797 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

685 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerBlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

plumBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroli

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaBenzoinWhite Musk

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesplum, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex6

Women89

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,282

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by M. Micallef is a floral composition that centers on a prominent ylang-ylang and tuberose heart. With top notes of succulent plum and citrus, it settles into a soft, powdery base of vanilla and white musk. This fragrance works well for formal evening events during autumn and winter, offering a feminine, polish…

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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, Black or Kriska?

Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.79/5 from 797 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Black for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Kriska?

Black lasts longest (Black 72/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Kriska?

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

Do Black and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include plum, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Black or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Kriska?

Black has top notes of plum, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk. 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.