Almost A Virgin vs K
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
K takes 5 of 7 categories.
Almost A VirginChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Almost A Virgin2/7
K5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- K
- Community sentiment
- K
- Longevity
- K
- Sillage & projection
- K
- Value for money
- K
- Versatility
- Almost A Virgin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Almost A Virgin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Almost A VirginAntonio MarettiKNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.16/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%
4.24/ 5 · 732 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
25%Dislike
10%Hate
79 votes
48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
732 votes
Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityK
SillageK
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
musky90%
fresh80%
sweet70%
rose60%
soft spicy50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesApplePink Pepper
Heart
RoseGeranium
Base
MuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesApple, Geranium, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall24
Winter29
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAlmost A VirginMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,169
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#26,083
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAlmost A VirginHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlmost A Virgin opens with crisp apple, red berries and a bright pink-pepper sparkle, then settles into a soft rose-musk drydown with a clean fruity feel. It usually reads light, sweet and easy to wear rather than rich or complex. Based on the review pattern, this suits shoppers who like airy fruity florals and do not…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Almost A Virgin or K?
K takes 5 of 7 categories. Almost A Virgin is rated 3.16/5 from 79 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Almost A Virgin for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Almost A Virgin or K?
K lasts longest (K 71/100, Almost A Virgin 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Almost A Virgin or K?
K projects furthest (K 59/100, Almost A Virgin 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Almost A Virgin and K smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Geranium, Musk and Sandalwood.
Is Almost A Virgin or K better for summer or winter?
For summer, Almost A Virgin is the stronger pick. For winter, K is the stronger pick. Almost A Virgin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Almost A Virgin and K?
Almost A Virgin has top notes of Red Berries, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli 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.
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