Fragrance comparison

Active vs K

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 741 ratings analysed

Active

PROUD

4.679 votes

Rank #41,260 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #25,958 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Active
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Active2/4

K2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ActivePROUD

KNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageActive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value59

Category winnerActiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVioletPear

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,958

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Active by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…

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K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

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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, Active or K?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Active or K?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Active or K?

Projection is very close: Active 60/100, K 59/100 for sillage.

Do Active and K smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.

Is Active or K better for summer or winter?

Active suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Active and K?

Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.