Fragrance comparison

Ice vs K Max

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 879 ratings analysed

Ice

Van Gils

3.4314 votes

Rank #25,057 AromaticMarine

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,637 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ice
Choose it for a aromatic and marine 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.

Ice2/5

K Max3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IceVan Gils

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%

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

14%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageIce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

green84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesMint

Heart1-2 hrs

Ammophila (beach grass)GingerJuniper

Base2-3 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmbergris

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesMint, Ginger, Juniper and Musk. Durations are only published for Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,637

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Ice opens with a cooling blast of spearmint, salty sea water, and crisp coastal winds. As the brisk marine greeting settles, an unusual heart of wild beach grass, crushed juniper berries, and sharp ginger takes over, giving the scent a green, breezy edge reminiscent of walking along a sandy shoreline in early…

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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, Ice or K Max?

K Max takes 3 of 5 categories. Ice is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Ice for a aromatic and marine 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, Ice or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Ice 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice or K Max?

Ice projects furthest (Ice 63/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Ginger, Juniper and Musk.

Is Ice or K Max better for summer or winter?

Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice and K Max?

Ice has top notes of Sea Notes and Mint, heart notes of Ammophila (beach grass), Ginger and Juniper, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris. 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.