93%
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Kriska Shock Eau de Parfum bottle Kriska Shock
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2018 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £££££
Le Marais Eau de Parfum bottle Le Marais

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kriska Shock
This is a seriously sweet, unapologetically gourmand scent that conjures childhood memories for many. If you're after a sophisticated, serious fragrance, look elsewhere. But if candyfloss and caramel are your jam, then Kriska Shock delivers exactly what it promises.
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Our Verdict - Le Marais
A light and juicy burst of berries that punches above its weight. It's a daytime charmer, easy to wear, and surprisingly versatile, though its fleeting longevity might leave you wanting more - and reaching for the handy 10ml size.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 34% 33%
Fruity 25% 28%
Green 4% 6%
Sweet 39% 43%
Warm 12% 11%
Woody 0% 2%
Earthy 1% 5%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 11% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kriska Shock EdP
Le Marais EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 26% vs 57%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 50%
Jasmine 24% vs 50%
Only in Kriska Shock
Orchid 25% Peony 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 19% vs 50%
Amber 12% vs 50%

Accords

Kriska Shock Le Marais
100%
Sweet
58%
64%
Fruity
100%
58%
Caramel
52%
Vanilla
47%
Soft Spicy
40%
Rose
38%
Woody
38%
Sweet shared
100%
58%
Fruity shared
64%
100%
58%
52%
Soft Spicy shared
47%
40%
38%
38%

Performance

Kriska Shock Le Marais
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Kriska Shock

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and gourmand nature make it too informal and potentially distracting for office or formal wear. It's perfectly suited for casual outings, where its playful character can shine, and could work for a fun, relaxed date night given its generally close-to-skin projection.

Le Marais

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This perfume's light, non-offensive Sillage and fresh, fruity accords make it perfect for office and casual wear. Its lack of strong longevity, as noted by reviewers, means it's less suited for formal events where a lasting impression is key.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Soft Spicy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kriska Shock
Le Marais
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