Fragrance comparison

K vs Magnificent Istria

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 732 ratings analysed

1 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #25,138 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Magnificent Istria

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,621 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 1 of 1 categories.

K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magnificent Istria
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

K1/1

Magnificent Istria0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

KNatura

Magnificent IstriaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

Notes

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomPine needlesBlack ElderBergamotLavenderRosemaryLemonSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Magnificent Istria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,138

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Magnificent Istria by The Dua Brand is an aromatic green fragrance built around brisk pine needles, bright citrus, and garden herbs. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial brightness settles, rosemary, sage, and black elder introduce a …

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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.

Do K and Magnificent Istria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

What are the notes in K and Magnificent Istria?

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. Magnificent Istria features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pine needles, Black Elder and Bergamot.