Fragrance comparison

Edipe vs K Max

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 878 ratings analysed

3 wins

Edipe

Irie

4.1513 votes

Rank #51,900 AromaticWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,513 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edipe takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Edipe3/5

K Max2/5

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

EdipeIrie

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

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

54%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEdipe

SillageEdipe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEdipeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumPine needlesMintLeatherVetiverBlack PepperPatchouliTobaccoCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,513

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edipe opens with sharp pine needles and cool mint that snap over dark olibanum resin. As it warms, bitter leather and black pepper push through, anchoring the pine in dry woods and dark patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings and outdoor winter gatherings where cool air sharpens its resinous edge.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Edipe or K Max?

Edipe takes 3 of 5 categories. Edipe is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Edipe for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Edipe or K Max?

Edipe lasts longest (Edipe 77/100, K Max 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edipe or K Max?

Projection is very close: Edipe 58/100, K Max 56/100 for sillage.

Do Edipe and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Mint, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Edipe or K Max better for summer or winter?

Edipe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edipe and K Max?

Edipe features Olibanum, Pine needles, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. 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.