Fragrance comparison

Core Memory vs K

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 746 ratings analysed

Core Memory

DIME Beauty · 2024

4.4314 votes

Rank #28,446 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #22,814 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 4 of 5 categories.

Core Memory
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Core Memory1/5

K4/5

Ratings & consensus: K
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: K
Sillage & projection: K
Value for money: Core Memory
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

Core MemoryDIME Beauty

KNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 41%

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

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCore MemoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleMandarinGrapefruit

Heart

JuniperBluebellRosemaryRoseJasmine

Base

BambooCedar

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Juniper and Rosemary. 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

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2024

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,814

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DIME Beauty Core Memory delivers an instant splash of chilled fruit and airy woods that feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. The opening hits with tangy pink grapefruit, juicy mandarin, and crunchy green apple balanced by bright bergamot. Within minutes, cooling juniper berries, dewy bluebells, and garden…

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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, Core Memory or K?

K takes 4 of 5 categories. Core Memory is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Core Memory for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Core Memory or K?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, Core Memory 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core Memory or K?

K projects furthest (K 59/100, Core Memory 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core Memory and K smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Juniper and Rosemary.

Is Core Memory or K better for summer or winter?

Core Memory suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core Memory and K?

Core Memory has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Bluebell, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Bamboo and Cedar. 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.