Fragrance comparison

DNA vs Kriska

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 779 ratings analysed

6 wins

DNA

Bijan

3.8491 votes

Rank #9,319 AromaticAmber

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25%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?

DNA takes 6 of 7 categories.

DNA
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

DNA6/7

Kriska1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNABijan

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerDNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerDNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityDNA

SillageDNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumYlang-YlangRosemaryBergamotMint

Heart

ClovesTuberoseOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose, Osmanthus 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

Spring19

Summer14

Fall81

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DNA by Bijan is a bold 1990s floral with a spicy, resinous backbone. Reviewers often describe it as warm, rich, musky and assertive, with geranium, herbs and spice up top before the florals sink into myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. It suits people who enjoy vintage-style statement perfumes more than cle…

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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, DNA or Kriska?

DNA takes 6 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, DNA or Kriska?

DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNA or Kriska?

DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNA and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine.

Is DNA or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in DNA and Kriska?

DNA has top notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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.