Fragrance comparison

Princess of Java vs Kriska

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 733 ratings analysed

4 wins

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,000 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Princess of Java takes 4 of 7 categories.

Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Princess of Java4/7

Kriska3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess of JavaProject 1945

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerPrincess of JavaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Princess of Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKriskaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#30,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPrincess of JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Princess of Java by Project 1945 opens with a sunny splash of juicy peach, crisp green pear, and tart bitter orange. It quickly blooms into a radiant heart of sweet tuberose, clean jasmine, and bright orange blossom. Rather than smelling heavy or vintage, the white flowers take on a bright, candied bubblegum quality t…

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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, Princess of Java or Kriska?

Princess of Java takes 4 of 7 categories. Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Princess of Java or Kriska?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess of Java or Kriska?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Princess of Java and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Princess of Java or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Princess of Java and Kriska?

Princess of Java has top notes of Peach, Green Pear and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Neroli, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood 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.