Guilty Pleasure vs K Max
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
K Max takes 6 of 7 categories.
Guilty PleasureChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K MaxChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Guilty Pleasure1/7
K Max6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- K Max
- Community sentiment
- K Max
- Longevity
- K Max
- Sillage & projection
- K Max
- Value for money
- K Max
- Versatility
- Guilty Pleasure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- K Max
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guilty PleasureAntonio MarettiK MaxNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%
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 hate28%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
25 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
Category winners
LongevityK Max
SillageK Max
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerK MaxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
fruity74%
citrus65%
warm spicy56%
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 = sharedTop
BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
JuniperCardamomBlack PepperElemi resin
Base
Mineral notesPatchouliVetiver
Top
MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax
Heart
OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom
Base
Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Juniper, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall55
Winter55
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGuilty PleasureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,112
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,695
PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuilty Pleasure opens bright and tart, with blackcurrant, bergamot, mandarin, and grapefruit giving it a crisp fruity-citrus lift. As it settles, juniper, cardamom, and black pepper bring a cleaner aromatic spice, while vetiver, patchouli, and mineral notes keep the dry-down airy, woody, and slightly cool. It reads mo…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Guilty Pleasure or K Max?
K Max takes 6 of 7 categories. Guilty Pleasure is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Guilty Pleasure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Guilty Pleasure or K Max?
K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Guilty Pleasure 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Guilty Pleasure or K Max?
K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, Guilty Pleasure 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guilty Pleasure and K Max smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Juniper, Cardamom and Black Pepper.
Is Guilty Pleasure or K Max better for summer or winter?
For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, K Max is the stronger pick. Guilty Pleasure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guilty Pleasure and K Max?
Guilty Pleasure has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli 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.
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