Kriska Eau de Parfum bottle Kriska
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1995 Year 1986
££ Price Tier ££
Clandestine Eau de Parfum bottle Clandestine

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Kriska
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kriska
A divisive yet iconic 'love-it-or-hate-it' classic from Brazilian perfumery. The original formulation was a powerhouse, now Kriska offers a more wearable version of its fruity, powdery floral charm, though some miss the vintage strength.
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Our Verdict - Clandestine
This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For those who adore its maximalist charm, Clandestine is a rich, honeyed plum floral with a seductive animalic growl. It's not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for the right person.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 5%
Floral 32% 25%
Fruity 15% 15%
Green 10% 6%
Sweet 30% 29%
Warm 9% 9%
Woody 10% 7%
Earthy 7% 8%
Animalic 6% 12%
Fresh 10% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kriska EdP
Clandestine EdP

Notes

Accords

Kriska Clandestine
100%
Fruity
97%
81%
Sweet
100%
91%
White Floral
77%
75%
Floral
82%
60%
Powdery
77%
Honey
77%
Animalic
77%
58%
Amber
70%
Musky
70%
67%
Vanilla
58%
Woody
65%
60%
Green
Fruity shared
100%
97%
Sweet shared
81%
100%
White Floral shared
91%
77%
Floral shared
75%
82%
Powdery shared
60%
77%
77%
77%
Amber shared
58%
70%
70%
67%
Woody shared
58%
65%
60%

Performance

Kriska Clandestine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Kriska

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While the original was a beast, the modern Kriska maintains good projection suitable for evenings and dates, but its sweetness and floral power could be overwhelming in an office setting. The fruity-vanilla profile makes it suitable for relaxed socialising but less so for formal or active situations.

Clandestine

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, sweet, and animalic profile, make it far too overwhelming for office or casual wear. This is a scent for making a bold statement at a formal event or during an intimate evening out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
91%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Floral accords and Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kriska
Clandestine
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