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Lily of the Valley vs Kriska

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

Updated 768 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily of the Valley takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Lily of the Valley

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kriska

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Lily of the Valley6/7
Kriska1/7
Ratings & consensus
Lily of the Valley
Community sentiment
Lily of the Valley
Longevity
Lily of the Valley
Sillage & projection
Lily of the Valley
Value for money
Kriska
Versatility
Lily of the Valley
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lily of the Valley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lily of the ValleyParfums Quartana
KriskaNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
Category winnerLily of the ValleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
33%Like
20%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

80 votes

18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerLily of the ValleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityLily of the Valley

SillageLily of the Valley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value66
Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
green61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Lily of the Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer55
Fall45
Winter18
Day100
Night33
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLily of the ValleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex38
Women55
Men1
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#29,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLily of the ValleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…

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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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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, Lily of the Valley or Kriska?

Lily of the Valley takes 6 of 7 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Kriska?

Lily of the Valley lasts longest (Lily of the Valley 70/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Kriska?

Lily of the Valley projects furthest (Lily of the Valley 62/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Lily of the Valley or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lily of the Valley is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Kriska?

Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. 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.

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