Fragrance comparison

Montaigne (2021) vs Kriska

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 724 ratings analysed

4 wins

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,744 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montaigne (2021) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Montaigne (2021)4/7

Kriska2/7

Ratings & consensus: Montaigne (2021)
Community sentiment: Montaigne (2021)
Longevity: Montaigne (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Kriska
Versatility: Montaigne (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kriska

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne (2021)Caron

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMontaigne (2021)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Montaigne (2021) or Kriska?

Montaigne (2021) takes 4 of 7 categories. Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne (2021) or Kriska?

Montaigne (2021) lasts longest (Montaigne (2021) 66/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne (2021) or Kriska?

Projection is very close: Montaigne (2021) 58/100, Kriska 58/100 for sillage.

Do Montaigne (2021) and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apricot, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Montaigne (2021) or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montaigne (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne (2021) and Kriska?

Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. 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.