Fragrance comparison

Crème de Bergamot vs K Max

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 874 ratings analysed

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,237 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Crème de Bergamot
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Crème de Bergamot2/4

K Max2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crème de Bergamot
Sillage & projection: K Max
Value for money: Crème de Bergamot
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

Crème de BergamotFor the Scent of It

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

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

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCrème de Bergamot

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCrème de BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMint

Heart

Indian JasmineCustardViolet

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,498

PerfumerMichael Schrammel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,237

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crème de Bergamot opens with bright bergamot, cool mint, and a quick snap of pink pepper. As the top notes quiet down, rich custard and soft violet merge into a smooth floral heart, while Indian jasmine adds body. The base settles into warm sandalwood and clean white musk, making it a cozy option for crisp spring morn…

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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, Crème de Bergamot or K Max?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Bergamot or K Max?

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

Which projects more, Crème de Bergamot or K Max?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, Crème de Bergamot 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème de Bergamot and K Max smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Violet and Musk.

Is Crème de Bergamot or K Max better for summer or winter?

Crème de Bergamot suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème de Bergamot and K Max?

Crème de Bergamot has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Custard and Violet, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 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.