Fragrance comparison

K Max vs Rouge

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 986 ratings analysed

4 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #25,553 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Rouge

Scorpio

3.88121 votes

Rank #6,014 WoodyLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 4 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.
Rouge
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

K Max4/7

Rouge3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

K MaxNatura

RougeScorpio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 20%

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

38%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerK MaxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

citrus50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

BergamotCitruses

Heart

LavenderMintHerbal Notes

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Citruses, Lavender and Patchouli. 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–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,553

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRougeHigher 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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Rouge by Scorpio is a classic aromatic scent for men, launched in 1989. It opens with bright bergamot and citrus, leading into a crisp heart of lavender and cooling mint. The base rests on woody notes, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a grounded finish perfect for daily wear in the office or casual settings during …

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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 Rouge?

K Max takes 4 of 7 categories. K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes; Rouge is rated 3.88/5 from 121 votes. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rouge for a woody and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, K Max or Rouge?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Rouge 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K Max or Rouge?

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

Do K Max and Rouge smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Citruses, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is K Max or Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, Rouge is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in K Max and Rouge?

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. Rouge has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.