Fragrance comparison

K Max vs Pheromone Summer Kiss

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 869 ratings analysed

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #24,193 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

K Max2/4

Pheromone Summer Kiss2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: Pheromone Summer Kiss
Value for money: Pheromone Summer Kiss
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

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

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

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,193

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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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 Pheromone Summer Kiss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes; Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, K Max or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K Max or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K Max and Pheromone Summer Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Violet and Patchouli.

Is K Max or Pheromone Summer Kiss better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in K Max and Pheromone Summer Kiss?

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. Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.