Fragrance comparison

V vs K Max

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 872 ratings analysed

2 wins

G Parfums

3.147 votes

Rank #65,547 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

K Max

Natura

4.30865 votes

Rank #23,272 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

V2/3

K Max1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V
Sillage & projection: V
Value for money: Not scored
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

VG Parfums

K MaxNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

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

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV

SillageV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

citrus53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverJuniperCitrusesCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBlack PepperWatery NotesCitrusesGingerPink PepperGrapefruitStorax

Heart

OlibanumLeatherJuniperLavenderVioletCardamom

Base

Amber XtremeVetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBreu-BrancoSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Juniper, Citruses and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 13%

Men97

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,547

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,272

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Nicolas Beaulieu, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerK MaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

V by G Parfums delivers a crisp, pine-tinted rush of aromatic wood and tart citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening bursts with bracing juniper berries and sharp citruses before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and fuzzy cashmeran. It feels clean. It stays dry. A subtle hint of amber and warm tonka bean settles …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, V or K Max?

V takes 2 of 3 categories. V is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; K Max is rated 4.30/5 from 865 votes. Choose V for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose K Max for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, V or K Max?

V lasts longest (V 80/100, K Max 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V or K Max?

V projects furthest (V 88/100, K Max 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V and K Max smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Juniper, Citruses and Cashmeran.

Is V or K Max better for summer or winter?

V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V and K Max?

V features Vetiver, Juniper, Citruses, Cashmeran 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.