Fragrance comparison

Marasma vs Kriska

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 811 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marasma

Bois 1920

3.64123 votes

Rank #15,964 CitrusSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,190 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasma takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marasma
Choose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Marasma6/7

Kriska1/7

Ratings & consensus: Marasma
Community sentiment: Marasma
Longevity: Marasma
Sillage & projection: Marasma
Value for money: Kriska
Versatility: Marasma
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marasma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarasmaBois 1920

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerMarasmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

98 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerMarasmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMarasma

SillageMarasma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

salty92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Finger LimePineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

SaltArtemisiaLilyBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lily, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night37

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarasmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex53

Women13

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMarasmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marasma opens with bright citrus and juicy pineapple, then quickly picks up a salty, woody texture that gives it a coastal feel without going fully aquatic. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with amber, cedar and patchouli adding weight. It suits shoppers who enjoy fresh fragrances with more body than a simple summ…

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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, Marasma or Kriska?

Marasma takes 6 of 7 categories. Marasma is rated 3.64/5 from 123 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Marasma for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marasma or Kriska?

Marasma lasts longest (Marasma 77/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marasma or Kriska?

Marasma projects furthest (Marasma 70/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marasma and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lily, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Marasma or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marasma and Kriska?

Marasma has top notes of Finger Lime, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Salt, Artemisia, Lily and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.