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Izmir vs K

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

Updated 969 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Izmir

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • K

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Izmir3/7
K4/7
Ratings & consensus
K
Community sentiment
K
Longevity
Izmir
Sillage & projection
Izmir
Value for money
K
Versatility
K
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Izmir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IzmirUnique'e Luxury
KNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
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
54%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

237 votes

48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

732 votes

Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value59
Category winnerKBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisRoseCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Top
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex52
Women13
Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%
Men88
Unisex9
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#24,181

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Izmir or K?

K takes 4 of 7 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or K?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, K 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or K?

Izmir projects furthest (Izmir 67/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izmir and K smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Izmir or K better for summer or winter?

For summer, K is the stronger pick. For winter, K is the stronger pick. Izmir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Izmir and K?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.

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