Fragrance comparison

Red Queen vs Kriska

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 714 ratings analysed

5 wins

Red Queen

G Parfums

3.6926 votes

Rank #37,291 PatchouliWhite Floral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #27,383 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Queen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Red Queen
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Red Queen5/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red QueenG Parfums

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerRed QueenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerRed QueenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityRed Queen

SillageRed Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliRoseLilyCherryVioletJasmineMuskAmberOsmanthusVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Red Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,291

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Queen by G Parfums delivers a dark, brooding mix of ripe cherry, velvety red rose, and deep earthy patchouli. It opens with a tart fruit bite that carries a distinct liqueur warmth. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into a lush bouquet of white lily, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine petals. Warm ambe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Queen or Kriska?

Red Queen takes 5 of 7 categories. Red Queen is rated 3.69/5 from 26 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Red Queen for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Queen or Kriska?

Red Queen lasts longest (Red Queen 76/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Queen or Kriska?

Red Queen projects furthest (Red Queen 64/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Queen and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Red Queen or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Queen is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Queen is the stronger pick. Red Queen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Queen and Kriska?

Red Queen features Patchouli, Rose, Lily, Cherry and Violet. 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.