Pure Black vs K
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Pure BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pure Black3/4
K1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pure Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Black
- Value for money
- Pure Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- K
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pure BlackCreation LamisKNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 17%
4.24/ 5 · 732 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
732 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Black
SillagePure Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
green74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomPineappleGreen NotesPapayaLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Woody NotesCorianderJuniperAngelica
Base6-8 hrs
Pine needlesOakmossCedarPatchouliBalsam Fir
Top
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Juniper. Durations are only published for Pure Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
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#42,614
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,958
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPure Black by Creation Lamis opens with an energetic blend of crisp green notes, tangy pineapple, and sharp lemon, quickly balanced by a hint of spicy cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic juniper berry and coriander emerge alongside dry cedar and herbal angelica, shifting the scent from fruity freshne…
Reviews →K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…
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, Pure Black or K?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Pure Black is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Pure Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pure Black or K?
Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 100/100, K 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pure Black or K?
Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 88/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pure Black and K smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Juniper.
Is Pure Black or K better for summer or winter?
Pure Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pure Black and K?
Pure Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple, Green Notes and Papaya, heart notes of Woody Notes, Coriander, Juniper and Angelica, a base of Pine needles, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.
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