Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs K Max

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,527 ratings analysed

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,695 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eidesis1/7

K Max6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

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

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerK MaxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

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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, Eidesis or K Max?

K Max takes 6 of 7 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eidesis or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or K Max?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Eidesis or K Max better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, Eidesis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and K Max?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood 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.