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Chapeau Bleu vs Kriska

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

Updated 938 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Chapeau Bleu

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter.

Chapeau Bleu7/7
Kriska0/7
Ratings & consensus
Chapeau Bleu
Community sentiment
Chapeau Bleu
Longevity
Chapeau Bleu
Sillage & projection
Chapeau Bleu
Value for money
Chapeau Bleu
Versatility
Chapeau Bleu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chapeau Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chapeau BleuMarina Picasso
KriskaNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
Category winnerChapeau BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

250 votes

18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerChapeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityChapeau Bleu

SillageChapeau Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value66
Category winnerChapeau BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green NotesBoroniaOsmanthusPeachVioletBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodVanille
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Peach, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Chapeau Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer69
Fall87
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChapeau BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex25
Women67
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,649

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#28,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChapeau BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso opens with a vibrant clash of sweet peach, bright mandarin orange, and crisp green notes before expanding into a lush bouquet. The heart fills out with rich tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving the composition a substantial, classical floral weight. As it settles, warm amber, tolu …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapeau Bleu or Kriska?

Chapeau Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories. Chapeau Bleu is rated 3.90/5 from 250 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Chapeau Bleu for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chapeau Bleu or Kriska?

Chapeau Bleu lasts longest (Chapeau Bleu 78/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapeau Bleu or Kriska?

Chapeau Bleu projects furthest (Chapeau Bleu 68/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapeau Bleu and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Peach, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chapeau Bleu or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapeau Bleu is the stronger pick. Chapeau Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapeau Bleu and Kriska?

Chapeau Bleu has top notes of Green Notes, Boronia, Osmanthus and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Caramel. 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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