Fragrance comparison

K vs Valero

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 958 ratings analysed

5 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #23,799 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Valero

Parfums de Marly

3.01226 votes

Rank #18,306 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 5 of 7 categories.

K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Valero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

K5/7

Valero2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KNatura

ValeroParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.01/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerKRating 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

23%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

29%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value10

Category winnerKBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumNutmegCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

Ambrox SuperPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Juniper. Durations are only published for Valero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter28

Day100

Night37

Category winnerValeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,799

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerValeroHigher 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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Valero by Parfums de Marly hits skin with an immediate snap of tart citron, crisp bergamot, and chilled juniper berries. The first two minutes bring a fast solvent lift before aromatic lavender, nutmeg, and dry cypress take over the heart. It smells undeniably clean. Think of an upscale barbershop shave cream infused …

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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, K or Valero?

K takes 5 of 7 categories. K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes; Valero is rated 3.01/5 from 226 votes. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Valero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, K or Valero?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, Valero 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K or Valero?

K projects furthest (K 59/100, Valero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K and Valero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Juniper.

Is K or Valero better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in K and Valero?

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. Valero has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cypress, a base of Ambrox Super, Patchouli and Sandalwood.