Fragrance comparison

The Longing vs Kriska

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 796 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Longing

House of Matriarch

3.72108 votes

Rank #33,347 FloralFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,609 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Longing takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Longing
Choose it for a floral and fruity 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.

The Longing5/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LongingHouse of Matriarch

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerThe LongingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerThe LongingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityThe Longing

SillageThe Longing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumButterAgarwood (Oud)JasmineBoronia

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusHoneyGardeniaVanilla OrchidOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Gardenia. Durations are only published for The Longing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall91

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe LongingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Date 45%Party 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,347

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Longing by House of Matriarch is a dense, unapologetic dark gourmand. It opens with rich salted butter melting over stewed purple plum and a sharp kick of raw agarwood. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into honeyed orange blossom, thick vanilla orchid, and golden amber resins…

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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, The Longing or Kriska?

The Longing takes 5 of 7 categories. The Longing is rated 3.72/5 from 108 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose The Longing for a floral and fruity 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, The Longing or Kriska?

The Longing lasts longest (The Longing 81/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Longing or Kriska?

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

Do The Longing and Kriska smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Gardenia.

Is The Longing or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Longing and Kriska?

The Longing has top notes of Plum, Butter, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honey, Gardenia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. 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.