Kriska vs Mary Ann Powder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kriska takes 2 of 4 categories.
KriskaChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska2/4
Mary Ann Powder1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kriska
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mary Ann Powder
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kriska
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KriskaNaturaMary Ann PowderDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate
688 votes
0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKriska
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMary Ann PowderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,901
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#62,477
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKriska 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 →Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Kriska or Mary Ann Powder?
Kriska takes 2 of 4 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kriska or Mary Ann Powder?
Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kriska or Mary Ann Powder?
Projection is very close: Kriska 58/100, Mary Ann Powder 58/100 for sillage.
Do Kriska and Mary Ann Powder smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Kriska or Mary Ann Powder better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kriska and Mary Ann Powder?
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. Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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