Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat vs K Max

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,248 ratings analysed

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,252 AquaticFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #22,634 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat2/7

K Max5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

4.30/ 5 · 865 votes

Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerK MaxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value60

Category winnerK MaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesCitronMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerBlack PepperViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Mint, Lavender and Ginger. Durations are only published for L'Homme Cologne Cedrat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerK MaxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,252

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#22,634

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean coastline in a bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of thick citron peel, icy crushed mint, and salty watery notes that immediately wake up the senses. Three sprays keep you feeling clean all morning. As the citrus …

Reviews →

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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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, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or K Max?

K Max takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose L'Homme Cologne Cedrat for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or K Max?

K Max projects furthest (K Max 56/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Mint, Lavender and Ginger.

Is L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or K Max better for summer or winter?

For summer, K Max is the stronger pick. For winter, K Max is the stronger pick. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and K Max?

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Watery Notes, Citron and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.