Fragrance comparison

Topazio vs Kriska

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 700 ratings analysed

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,912 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Topazio2/4

Kriska2/4

Ratings & consensus: Topazio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kriska
Sillage & projection: Topazio
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

TopazioPaolo Gigli

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerTopazioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageTopazio

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

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ebony WoodBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaPlumJasmineHawthorn

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Topazio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 17%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Topazio by Paolo Gigli pairs dark ebony wood with lush plum and thick vanilla bean. The opening sting fades fast. Then, bergamot flashes off to reveal dark ebony wood, velvety gardenia, and lush purple plum. It smells rich, cozy, and deeply grounded. You get a dense cloud of woody sweetness that avoids sugary confecti…

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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, Topazio or Kriska?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Topazio or Kriska?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Topazio or Kriska?

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

Do Topazio and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Topazio or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Topazio and Kriska?

Topazio has top notes of Ebony Wood and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Hawthorn, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.