Fragrance comparison

K Max vs Patchouli Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 866 ratings analysed

1 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,695 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Rose

Amirage

5.001 votes

Rank #50,639 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 1 of 1 categories.

K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Patchouli Rose
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

K Max1/1

Patchouli Rose0/1

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 Max

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

K MaxNatura

Patchouli RoseAmirage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

Top

CitrusesGreen NotesAromatic Notes

Heart

RoseGeraniumMintSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodWoody NotesLeatherBalsamic NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Citruses, Leather and Vetiver. 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

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,695

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Amirage Patchouli Rose strikes a balance between sharp green freshness and dark woody depth. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent pairs a crisp herbal opening of mint and citrus with a heavy, structured base of patchouli and leather. It suits people who want an earthy rose that avoids sugary sweetness.

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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, K Max or Patchouli Rose?

K Max takes 1 of 1 categories. K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes; Patchouli Rose is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Patchouli Rose for a woody and aromatic character.

Do K Max and Patchouli Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Citruses, Leather and Vetiver.

What are the notes in K Max and Patchouli Rose?

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. Patchouli Rose has top notes of Citruses, Green Notes and Aromatic Notes, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Mint and Spicy Notes, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Woody Notes.