Fragrance comparison

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) vs Kriska

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 751 ratings analysed

4 wins

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)

J-Scent

3.6863 votes

Rank #23,396 White FloralFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #29,957 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)4/7

Kriska2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)J-Scent

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

40%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

green77%

floral69%

lactonic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesApricotMandarin Orange

Heart

GardeniaLilyOrange BlossomYlang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineCarnation

Base

PeachMuskSandalwood

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Gardenia, Lily and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer96

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night16

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Most 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#23,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) by J-Scent is a floral fruity composition that leans heavily into clean, soapy white florals. It opens with bright apricot and green leaves before settling into a gardenia and lily heart. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking an unobtrusive, fresh scent for spring or summer daytime wear in…

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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, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) or Kriska?

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) takes 4 of 7 categories. Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) is rated 3.68/5 from 63 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) or Kriska?

They last about the same: Kriska 61/100, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) or Kriska?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) and Kriska smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apricot, Gardenia, Lily and Orange Blossom.

Is Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) or Kriska better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) is the stronger pick. For winter, Kriska is the stronger pick. Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) and Kriska?

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) has top notes of Green Leaves, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.