Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs K

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 755 ratings analysed

3 wins

Illusion

Ajmal

3.6523 votes

Rank #43,917 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #26,000 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Illusion3/5

K2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionAjmal

KNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 19%Want 65%

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,000

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Illusion is a rose-led oriental woody scent that opens with a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a fresh, slightly spicy rose and geranium heart. The dry-down leans warmer and more grounded, with patchouli and smooth woods wrapped in a soft touch of vanilla. It often reads strongest in cooler weather, an…

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K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

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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, Illusion or K?

Illusion takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Illusion for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or K?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 80/100, K 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or K?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 79/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and K smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Illusion or K better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and K?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.