Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Kriska

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 703 ratings analysed

3 wins

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,912 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smeraldo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Smeraldo3/5

Kriska2/5

Ratings & consensus: Smeraldo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeraldo
Sillage & projection: Smeraldo
Value for money: Kriska
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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerSmeraldoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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…

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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, Smeraldo or Kriska?

Smeraldo takes 3 of 5 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Smeraldo or Kriska?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Kriska?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smeraldo and Kriska smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Smeraldo or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Kriska?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber. 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.