Fragrance comparison

Dukes Carpet vs K Max

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 928 ratings analysed

Dukes Carpet

Anti

4.1063 votes

Rank #9,896 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #22,765 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dukes Carpet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Dukes Carpet2/5

K Max3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dukes CarpetAnti

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerK MaxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageDukes Carpet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGingerCedarCardamom

Heart

GinJuniperRed Berries

Base

Old Furniture

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cedar, Cardamom and Juniper. 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,896

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#22,765

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDukes CarpetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dukes Carpet smells like a crisp gin cocktail poured over polished cedar. Amalfi lemon, ginger and cardamom give it a bright, spicy lift, while juniper and gin keep the heart aromatic and dry. The wear feels fresh but dressed up, with an old-wood base that suits spring and summer days especially well. It leans unisex,…

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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, Dukes Carpet or K Max?

K Max takes 3 of 5 categories. Dukes Carpet is rated 4.10/5 from 63 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Dukes Carpet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dukes Carpet or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Dukes Carpet 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dukes Carpet or K Max?

Dukes Carpet projects furthest (Dukes Carpet 61/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dukes Carpet and K Max smell similar?

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

Is Dukes Carpet or K Max better for summer or winter?

Dukes Carpet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dukes Carpet and K Max?

Dukes Carpet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Ginger, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Red Berries, a base of Old Furniture. 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.