Fragrance comparison

Behind the Rain vs K Max

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 892 ratings analysed

Behind the Rain

Paul Schütze

4.1127 votes

Rank #46,591 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,171 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 6 of 7 categories.

Behind the Rain
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Behind the Rain1/7

K Max6/7

Ratings & consensus: K Max
Community sentiment: K Max
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: Behind the Rain
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

Behind the RainPaul Schütze

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

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

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageBehind the Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueVetiverOlibanumGrapefruitMossBlack PepperFirLime (Linden) BlossomFennelPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,591

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,171

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Behind the Rain by Paul Schütze opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper and tart grapefruit that immediately snaps you awake. Rather than sliding into a standard citrus blend, the scent quickly pulls toward moist earth and damp foliage. Mastic resin and piney fir needles build a dense green structure that mim…

Reviews →

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, Behind the Rain or K Max?

K Max takes 6 of 7 categories. Behind the Rain is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Behind the Rain for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Behind the Rain or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Behind the Rain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Rain or K Max?

Behind the Rain projects furthest (Behind the Rain 64/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Rain and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Black Pepper.

Is Behind the Rain or K Max better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, K Max is the stronger pick. Behind the Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Rain and K Max?

Behind the Rain features Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit 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.