Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs K Max

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 867 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #70,437 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #24,708 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K Max takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pomelo1/4

K Max3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: K Max
Sillage & projection: K Max
Value for money: Pomelo
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

PomeloProad

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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 hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageK Max

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitVioletSea Notes

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,708

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pomelo or K Max?

K Max takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or K Max?

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

Do Pomelo and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is Pomelo or K Max better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and K Max?

Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.