Fragrance comparison

Smyrna vs K Max

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,298 ratings analysed

3 wins

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #24,785 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smyrna takes 3 of 7 categories.

Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
K Max
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Smyrna3/7

K Max2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

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

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityK Max

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSmyrnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Citruses. Durations are only published for Smyrna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSmyrnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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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, Smyrna or K Max?

Smyrna takes 3 of 7 categories. Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Smyrna or K Max?

K Max lasts longest (K Max 71/100, Smyrna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smyrna or K Max?

Projection is very close: Smyrna 56/100, K Max 56/100 for sillage.

Do Smyrna and K Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Citruses.

Is Smyrna or K Max better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Smyrna and K Max?

Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver. 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.