Fragrance comparison

Shanghai vs Kriska

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 692 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shanghai

Marks & Spencer

3.754 votes

Rank #56,191 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #29,175 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Shanghai2/3

Kriska1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShanghaiMarks & Spencer

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityShanghai

SillageShanghai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

fruity53%

musky42%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Blood Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

ApricotFreesia

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Durations are only published for Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shanghai by Marks & Spencer offers a gentle introduction to warm resinous scents for women. The opening brings a crisp burst of blood orange, which quickly softens into a heart of juicy apricot and clean freesia. As the fragrance settles, a base of smooth amber, tonka bean, and musk creates a cozy, sweet aura that sta…

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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, Shanghai or Kriska?

Shanghai takes 2 of 3 categories. Shanghai is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Shanghai for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shanghai or Kriska?

Shanghai lasts longest (Shanghai 67/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shanghai or Kriska?

Shanghai projects furthest (Shanghai 75/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shanghai and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apricot, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Shanghai or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Shanghai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shanghai and Kriska?

Shanghai has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Apricot and Freesia, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.