Fragrance comparison

1770 vs K Max

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 890 ratings analysed

1770

Yardley

4.2025 votes

Rank #36,486 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,695 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 5 of 7 categories.

1770
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

17702/7

K Max5/7

Ratings & consensus: K Max
Community sentiment: 1770
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: 1770
Value for money: K Max
Versatility: K Max
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: K Max

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1770Yardley

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerK MaxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winner1770Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

Sillage1770

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

cacao69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerBlack PepperCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoWoodsy NotesFlowers

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVetiverMoss

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesGinger, Black Pepper, Citruses and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 1770, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley 1770 opens with a crisp burst of fresh citruses alongside fiery ginger and ground black pepper. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance unveils a warm heart centered on dark, unsweetened cacao and dry woodsy notes, softened by gentle floral touches. The dry-down settles into an earthy, grounding base of pat…

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K Max by Natura offers a bold, masculine profile that highlights mint and spicy black pepper before settling into a deep, woody base. It functions well as a versatile choice for modern men who need a scent that carries them from professional office environments through to evening social outings, balancing fresh aromat…

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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, 1770 or K Max?

K Max takes 5 of 7 categories. 1770 is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose 1770 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1770 or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, 1770 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1770 or K Max?

1770 projects furthest (1770 60/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1770 and K Max smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Black Pepper, Citruses and Patchouli.

Is 1770 or K Max better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, 1770 is the stronger pick. 1770 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1770 and K Max?

1770 has top notes of Ginger, Black Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Cacao, Woodsy Notes and Flowers, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Moss. K Max has top notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Watery Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Olibanum, Leather, Juniper and Lavender, a base of Amber Xtreme, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.