Fragrance comparison

Paris Izmir vs Kriska

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 835 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,812 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Paris Izmir5/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris IzmirCarven

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerParis IzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityParis Izmir

SillageParis Izmir

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

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Benzoin 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

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParis IzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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…

Reviews →

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, Paris Izmir or Kriska?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris Izmir or Kriska?

Paris Izmir lasts longest (Paris Izmir 74/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Izmir or Kriska?

Paris Izmir projects furthest (Paris Izmir 66/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Izmir and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Paris Izmir or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Izmir and Kriska?

Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin 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.