Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Kriska

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 708 ratings analysed

4 wins

Epic

Blackglama

3.9020 votes

Rank #24,292 FloralWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,132 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter.

Epic4/4

Kriska0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicBlackglama

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityEpic

SillageEpic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#30,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …

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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, Epic or Kriska?

Epic takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Kriska?

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

Which projects more, Epic or Kriska?

Epic projects furthest (Epic 62/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Apricot, Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus and Sandalwood.

Is Epic or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Epic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Kriska?

Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.