Pheromone Summer Kiss vs K Max
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Pheromone Summer KissChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
K MaxChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pheromone Summer Kiss2/4
K Max2/4
- 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
Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn MiglinK MaxNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
4.30/ 5 · 865 votes
Have 83%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
52%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
865 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityK Max
SillagePheromone Summer Kiss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
citrus74%
fresh65%
green56%
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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyItalian Jasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
VioletPatchouliMuskAmber
Top
MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax
Heart
OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom
Base
Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,443
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#24,193
PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPheromone 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 …
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…
Reviews →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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or K Max?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or K Max?
K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or K Max?
Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and K Max 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 Pheromone Summer Kiss or K Max better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and K Max?
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. 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.
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