Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Kriska

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 898 ratings analysed

6 wins

Patchouli

L'Erbolario

3.84210 votes

Rank #7,731 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,190 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Patchouli6/7

Kriska1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliL'Erbolario

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 45%Had 19%Want 36%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

Damask RosePeachIrisThymeYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyPalmarosaLavender

Base

VanillaWhite MuskNougat

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Damask Rose, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex60

Women24

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of Javanese patchouli and herbal thyme before settling into a warmer heart of Damask rose, iris, and peach. The dry-down introduces sweet nougat and vanilla, softening the initial green intensity. It fits cold rainy afternoons, thick knitted sweaters, and quiet winter eve…

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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, Patchouli or Kriska?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.84/5 from 210 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Kriska?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 70/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Kriska?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 60/100, Kriska 58/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Damask Rose, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Patchouli or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Kriska?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peach, Iris and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Nougat. 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.