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Kriska vs L'Insolent

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

Updated 850 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insolent takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • L'Insolent

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

Kriska3/7
L'Insolent4/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Insolent
Community sentiment
L'Insolent
Longevity
L'Insolent
Sillage & projection
L'Insolent
Value for money
Kriska
Versatility
Kriska
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kriska

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KriskaNatura
L'InsolentCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
4.22/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerL'InsolentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate

688 votes

43%Love
47%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityL'Insolent

SillageL'Insolent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value54
Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
Top20-30 mins
PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12 hrs
OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Pineapple and Carnation. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,911

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Charles Jourdan launched L'Insolent in 1986 as an unapologetic, opulent floriental with serious backbone. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe peach, juicy mandarin orange, and tart cassia buds that immediately grab your attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit settles into a lush floral heart pac…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kriska or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent takes 4 of 7 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or L'Insolent?

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

Which projects more, Kriska or L'Insolent?

L'Insolent projects furthest (L'Insolent 68/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and L'Insolent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Pineapple and Carnation.

Is Kriska or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kriska is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and L'Insolent?

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. L'Insolent has top notes of Peach, Cassia, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.

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