Fragrance comparison

K Max vs Terre de Cèdre

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 915 ratings analysed

5 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,214 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Terre de Cèdre

Acorelle

3.4750 votes

Rank #19,067 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 5 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.
Terre de Cèdre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

K Max5/7

Terre de Cèdre2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

K MaxNatura

Terre de CèdreAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 31%Had 21%Want 48%

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

14%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerK MaxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

leather44%

fresh30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

Notes

CitrusesVetiverCedarLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar. 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–

Spring75

Summer63

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night42

Category winnerTerre de CèdreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,214

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTerre de CèdreHigher 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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Terre de Cèdre by Acorelle is a Woody fragrance for women and men.

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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 Max or Terre de Cèdre?

K Max takes 5 of 7 categories. K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes; Terre de Cèdre is rated 3.47/5 from 50 votes. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Terre de Cèdre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, K Max or Terre de Cèdre?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Terre de Cèdre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K Max or Terre de Cèdre?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, Terre de Cèdre 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K Max and Terre de Cèdre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is K Max or Terre de Cèdre better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, K Max is the stronger pick. Terre de Cèdre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in K Max and Terre de Cèdre?

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. Terre de Cèdre features Citruses, Vetiver, Cedar and Leather.