Fragrance comparison

Kriska vs Parah Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 700 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,990 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Parah Man

Parah

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,177 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kriska takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Parah Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kriska3/4

Parah Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Parah Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kriska
Sillage & projection: Kriska
Value for money: Not scored
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

KriskaNatura

Parah ManParah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerParah ManRating 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

25%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery CyclamenCardamomJasmineAtlas Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Parah Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

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Parah Man by Parah delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to classic Mediterranean freshness. A burst of tart bergamot and biting black pepper cuts through immediately, softened by sweet orange blossom. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash settles into a breezy heart of watery cyclamen, warm cardamom, and clean At…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kriska or Parah Man?

Kriska takes 3 of 4 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; Parah Man is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Parah Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or Parah Man?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Parah Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kriska or Parah Man?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Parah Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and Parah Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Kriska or Parah Man better for summer or winter?

Parah Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and Parah Man?

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. Parah Man has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Watery Cyclamen, Cardamom, Jasmine and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.