Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs K Max

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 869 ratings analysed

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #42,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,858 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Gold Rose2/4

K Max2/4

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

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink RoseWhite RoseCitrusesBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletGeraniumVanillaThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesCedar

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Pepper, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gold Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 26%Work 19%Casual 14%

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,858

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Gold Rose is an unconventional, dark floral built on sharp contrast. It opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper and tart citruses that cuts right through a pairing of pink rose and white rose petals. Do not expect sweet bath soap. The heart warms into earthy thyme and powdery violet, softened by…

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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, Gold Rose or K Max?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or K Max?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, K Max 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or K Max?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Pepper, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Gold Rose or K Max better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rose and K Max?

Gold Rose has top notes of Pink Rose, White Rose, Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Vanilla and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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.