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Mon Exclusif vs Kriska Mania

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

Updated 1,294 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Mon Exclusif

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Kriska Mania

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Mon Exclusif6/7
Kriska Mania1/7
Ratings & consensus
Mon Exclusif
Community sentiment
Mon Exclusif
Longevity
Mon Exclusif
Sillage & projection
Mon Exclusif
Value for money
Kriska Mania
Versatility
Mon Exclusif
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mon Exclusif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mon ExclusifGuerlain
Kriska ManiaNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
4.12/ 5 · 411 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

883 votes

50%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityMon Exclusif

SillageMon Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value71
Category winnerKriska ManiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
warm spicy100%
cacao92%
woody84%
sweet77%
caramel69%
aromatic61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Top
SaltCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
CoumarinWalnutGardeniaMagnolia
Base
CacaoCaramelSandalwoodAmberwoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coumarin and Salt. Durations are only published for Mon Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Spring34
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex6
Women90
Men2
Unisex20
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,600

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#4,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…

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Kriska Mania from Natura brings a salty, spicy gourmand profile to life. It balances cardamom and pink pepper with a core of nutty walnut, gardenia, and coumarin. The finish leans into a rich blend of cacao and caramel, making it a warming choice for cooler evenings or winter days when you want something cozy yet dist…

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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, Mon Exclusif or Kriska Mania?

Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 7 categories. Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes; Kriska Mania is rated 4.12/5 from 411 votes. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kriska Mania for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mon Exclusif or Kriska Mania?

Mon Exclusif lasts longest (Mon Exclusif 68/100, Kriska Mania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Exclusif or Kriska Mania?

Mon Exclusif projects furthest (Mon Exclusif 69/100, Kriska Mania 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Exclusif and Kriska Mania smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coumarin and Salt.

Is Mon Exclusif or Kriska Mania better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mon Exclusif and Kriska Mania?

Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin. Kriska Mania has top notes of Salt, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coumarin, Walnut, Gardenia and Magnolia, a base of Cacao, Caramel, Sandalwood and Amberwood.

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