Fragrance comparison

Starring vs Kriska

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 756 ratings analysed

5 wins

Starring

Avon

4.0768 votes

Rank #33,383 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #29,957 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Starring takes 5 of 7 categories.

Starring
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Starring5/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StarringAvon

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 33%Had 51%Want 16%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerStarringRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

68%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerStarringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageStarring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value66

Category winnerStarringBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

woody77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IvyBergamotCurrant buds

Heart

PeonyRoseLilyOsmanthus

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla OrchidVetiver

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily, Osmanthus and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night48

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStarringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Starring opens with a sharp snap of green ivy, tart currant buds, and bitter bergamot. The top notes feel crisp and cool on skin, reminiscent of late 90s botanical fragrances. Within twenty minutes, sweet peony, dew-dappled rose, and waxy osmanthus bloom through the green haze. The floral heart stays clean rather than…

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…

Reviews →

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, Starring or Kriska?

Starring takes 5 of 7 categories. Starring is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Starring for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Starring or Kriska?

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

Which projects more, Starring or Kriska?

Starring projects furthest (Starring 61/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Starring and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily, Osmanthus and Amber.

Is Starring or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Starring and Kriska?

Starring has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid and Vetiver. 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.