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Kriska vs The Female Boss

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

Updated 731 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Female Boss takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter.

  • The Female Boss

    Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kriska0/7
The Female Boss7/7
Ratings & consensus
The Female Boss
Community sentiment
The Female Boss
Longevity
The Female Boss
Sillage & projection
The Female Boss
Value for money
The Female Boss
Versatility
The Female Boss
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Female Boss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KriskaNatura
The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
3.67/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%
Category winnerThe Female BossRating 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

33%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerThe Female BossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityThe Female Boss

SillageThe Female Boss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value88
Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
powdery100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and warm spicy

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
SpicesGardeniaFreesia
Heart2-4 hrs
PeachJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter50
Day71
Night100
Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe Female BossHigher 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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The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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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 The Female Boss?

The Female Boss takes 7 of 7 categories. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Best in winter. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or The Female Boss?

They last about the same: The Female Boss 62/100, Kriska 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kriska or The Female Boss?

The Female Boss projects furthest (The Female Boss 69/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and The Female Boss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Kriska or The Female Boss better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and The Female Boss?

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. The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.

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