Andromeda Eau de Parfum bottle Andromeda
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 1995
££ Price Tier ££
Kriska Eau de Parfum bottle Kriska

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Andromeda
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Andromeda
This one is a real head-scratcher and polarising, Andromeda conjures up visions of either luxurious alien fruit or a cheap air freshener. It delivers beast longevity, but whether that's a good thing depends entirely on your nose - sample before you commit, obviously.
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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.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 3%
Floral 32% 32%
Fruity 13% 15%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 32% 30%
Warm 6% 9%
Woody 9% 10%
Earthy 4% 7%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 13% 10%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Andromeda Kriska
100%
Woody
58%
79%
Fruity
100%
99%
Sweet
81%
92%
Vanilla
67%
89%
White Floral
91%
81%
Amber
58%
76%
Floral
75%
70%
Powdery
60%
61%
Green
60%
Woody shared
100%
58%
Fruity shared
79%
100%
Sweet shared
99%
81%
Vanilla shared
92%
67%
White Floral shared
89%
91%
Amber shared
81%
58%
Floral shared
76%
75%
Powdery shared
70%
60%
Green shared
61%
60%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Andromeda

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Andromeda is best for casual wear and dates where you want to make an impression. It might be a bit too much for a professional office setting, and its fruity-sweet nature doesn't quite fit formal events or active sports.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, White Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Peach notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Andromeda
Kriska
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