Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs K Max

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 866 ratings analysed

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #22,510 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Il Velo di Maia1/3

K Max2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
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

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,510

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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, Il Velo di Maia or K Max?

K Max takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or K Max?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and K Max smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Il Velo di Maia or K Max better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and K Max?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. 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.