Fragrance comparison

The Monarch vs Kriska

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 712 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #29,322 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

The Monarch4/5

Kriska1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerThe MonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter72

Day100

Night94

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe MonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…

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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, The Monarch or Kriska?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or Kriska?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or Kriska?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Kriska 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Monarch and Kriska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is The Monarch or Kriska better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Monarch and Kriska?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. 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.