Fragrance comparison

K Max vs Raving Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

7 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,513 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Raving Rose

Dries Van Noten

3.82246 votes

Rank #34,537 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 7 of 7 categories.

K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Raving Rose
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

K Max7/7

Raving Rose0/7

Ratings & consensus: K Max
Community sentiment: K Max
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: K Max
Value for money: K Max
Versatility: K Max
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

Raving RoseDries Van Noten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerK MaxRating 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

31%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerK MaxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value24

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

rose100%

musky88%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

floral42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose WaterRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, Musk and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Raving Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night54

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,513

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,537

PerfumerLouise Turner

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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Dries Van Noten Raving Rose strips away the heavy, powdery velvet often tied to traditional floral scents and replaces it with crisp energy. The first spray pops with crushed pink pepper and zesty black pepper, creating a bright sizzle that wakes up the senses. Beneath that initial crackle, dewy rose water and fresh r…

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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 Raving Rose?

K Max takes 7 of 7 categories. K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes; Raving Rose is rated 3.82/5 from 246 votes. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Raving Rose for a rose and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, K Max or Raving Rose?

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

Which projects more, K Max or Raving Rose?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, Raving Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K Max and Raving Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Musk and Cashmeran.

Is K Max or Raving Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in K Max and Raving 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. Raving Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose Water and Rose, a base of Musk and Cashmeran.