Fragrance comparison

Breathe vs K

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

Breathe

Akro

3.49275 votes

Rank #9,040 AquaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #23,268 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 5 of 7 categories.

Breathe
Choose it for a aquatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Breathe2/7

K5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BreatheAkro

KNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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 hate

19%Love

46%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

167 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value59

Category winnerKBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

lavender90%

musky80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

Water Notes

Base

Musk

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Water Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall38

Winter9

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBreatheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women4

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,040

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#23,268

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBreatheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akro Breathe is a clean, airy aquatic that leans into that familiar 90s and early 2000s freshie comfort zone. It opens bright and aromatic with bergamot and lavender, then turns watery and blue before settling into a musky, mineral skin scent. Many people describe it as a higher-quality take on Versace Man Eau Fraiche…

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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…

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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, Breathe or K?

K takes 5 of 7 categories. Breathe is rated 3.49/5 from 275 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Breathe for a aquatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Breathe or K?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, Breathe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Breathe or K?

K projects furthest (K 59/100, Breathe 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Breathe and K smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Water Notes and Musk.

Is Breathe or K better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Breathe and K?

Breathe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Musk. 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.