Fragrance comparison

Kriska vs Mandaroud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 717 ratings analysed

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,190 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mandaroud

Amer Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #25,780 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandaroud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Mandaroud
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kriska1/5

Mandaroud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KriskaNatura

MandaroudAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerMandaroudRating 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

76%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMandaroud

SillageMandaroud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarinRum

Heart

Oak TreeAgarwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTobaccoSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer64

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,780

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMandaroudHigher 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…

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Mandaroud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Mandaroud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum; middle notes are Mandarin, Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Rose; base note…

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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, Kriska or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud takes 4 of 5 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; Mandaroud is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Mandaroud for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud lasts longest (Mandaroud 82/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kriska or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud projects furthest (Mandaroud 71/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and Mandaroud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk.

Is Kriska or Mandaroud better for summer or winter?

Mandaroud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and Mandaroud?

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. Mandaroud has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum, heart notes of Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambergris and Tobacco.