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Kriska vs Topazio

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

Updated 700 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Topazio

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kriska2/4
Topazio2/4
Ratings & consensus
Topazio
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kriska
Sillage & projection
Topazio
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
TopazioPaolo Gigli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
Category winnerTopazioRating 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

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%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
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageTopazio

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%
white floral90%
vanilla80%
fruity70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and vanilla

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
Ebony WoodBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaPlumJasmineHawthorn
Base6-8+ hrs
Vanilla BeanSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPlum, Gardenia, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Topazio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Date 37%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Topazio by Paolo Gigli pairs dark ebony wood with lush plum and thick vanilla bean. The opening sting fades fast. Then, bergamot flashes off to reveal dark ebony wood, velvety gardenia, and lush purple plum. It smells rich, cozy, and deeply grounded. You get a dense cloud of woody sweetness that avoids sugary confecti…

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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 Topazio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes; Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kriska or Topazio?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kriska or Topazio?

Topazio projects furthest (Topazio 75/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kriska and Topazio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Plum, Gardenia, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Kriska or Topazio better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kriska and Topazio?

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. Topazio has top notes of Ebony Wood and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Hawthorn, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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