Below Zero vs K
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
K takes 2 of 3 categories.
Below ZeroChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
KChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Below Zero1/3
K2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- K
- Sillage & projection
- Below Zero
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Below ZeroAXEKNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
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 hate13%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
75%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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
Category winners
LongevityK
SillageBelow Zero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky86%
citrus72%
sweet58%
animalic44%
soapy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeNutmegSageLavender
Heart
Orange BlossomCedar
Base
MuskPatchouli
Top
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,745
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 snapshotBelow Zero by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2013. It centers on a crisp blend of mandarin orange, nutmeg, sage, and lavender over a foundation of cedar and musk. It functions as an everyday body spray, suitable for casual wear during warmer days when a clean, refreshing profile is preferred by the …
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, Below Zero or K?
K takes 2 of 3 categories. Below Zero is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Below Zero for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Below Zero or K?
K lasts longest (K 71/100, Below Zero 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Below Zero or K?
Below Zero projects furthest (Below Zero 63/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Below Zero and K smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender.
Is Below Zero or K better for summer or winter?
Below Zero suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Below Zero and K?
Below Zero has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 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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