Fragrance comparison

Blue vs K Max

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 871 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blue

Miraculum

4.176 votes

Rank #45,139 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #22,634 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blue2/3

K Max1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMiraculum

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 42%Want 42%

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlue

SillageBlue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

aquatic44%

fresh30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotJuniperGinger

Heart

Watery NotesCedar

Base

VetiverWhite Musk

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Ginger, Watery Notes and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,634

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue by Miraculum hits the skin with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange, backed by the dry snap of juniper. Ginger adds a quick metallic fizz before fading into a cooler middle tier. As the top notes calm down, watery notes merge with stiff cedarwood, creating a fresh, clean shower-gel feel. It fits warm spr…

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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, Blue or K Max?

Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue or K Max?

Blue lasts longest (Blue 80/100, K Max 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or K Max?

Blue projects furthest (Blue 71/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Ginger, Watery Notes and Cedar.

Is Blue or K Max better for summer or winter?

Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and K Max?

Blue has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Juniper and Ginger, heart notes of Watery Notes and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and White Musk. 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.