Calypso vs Kriska
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
KriskaChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Calypso2/4
Kriska2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kriska
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- 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
CalypsoExtractKriskaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
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 hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
LongevityKriska
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
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#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,957
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
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, Calypso or Kriska?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Kriska?
They last about the same: Kriska 61/100, Calypso 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Kriska?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Kriska smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Calypso or Kriska better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Kriska?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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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