Fragrance comparison

Alien Man Mirage vs K Max

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

Alien Man Mirage

Mugler

4.01176 votes

Rank #8,749 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,759 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien Man Mirage
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Alien Man Mirage3/7

K Max4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Man MirageMugler

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

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

43%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

176 votes

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerK MaxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageAlien Man Mirage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAlien Man MirageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mineral notesJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesReed

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliLeather

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Watery Notes, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Alien Man Mirage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Casual 44%Work 30%Date 14%Party 11%

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#23,759

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlien Man MirageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Man Mirage strips away the heavy amber weight of the original Alien Man pillar in favor of a brisk, windswept profile. The fragrance relies on cool juniper berries, crisp mineral notes, and green swamp reeds floating over an airy wash of fresh water. You smell clean riverbanks and sun-bleached river stone…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Man Mirage or K Max?

K Max takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien Man Mirage is rated 4.01/5 from 176 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Alien Man Mirage for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man Mirage or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Alien Man Mirage 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man Mirage or K Max?

Alien Man Mirage projects furthest (Alien Man Mirage 62/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Man Mirage and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Watery Notes, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Alien Man Mirage or K Max better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Man Mirage is the stronger pick. For winter, K Max is the stronger pick. Alien Man Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man Mirage and K Max?

Alien Man Mirage has top notes of Mineral notes and Juniper, heart notes of Watery Notes and Reed, a base of Patchouli and Leather. 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.